OAR(n)
put/shove/stick one's oar in(v) :to push oneself into other people's affairs that don't concern one; to interfere. _Don't put your oar in that!, it’s none of your business.
rest on one's oars(v) :to stop working and have rest.
OAT(n)
be off one's oats(v) :1-not to be able to eat greedily; not to have strong desire to eat. 2-not to be in good mood to have a sexual intercourse.
feel one's oats(v) :1-to feel oneself lively, active, frisky, etc. 2-to feel oneself very self-confident or important and to behave in that way.
sow one’s (wild) oats(v) :to enjoy oneself greatly with lots of friends, esp. when one is young or just before marriage.
oceans of(n) :large amount of.
O.D.(v) :[on]<slang>to take an extreme amount of drugs. _Her death’s cause was that she O.D’ed on heroin last night.
odd(adj) :(used after numbers) rather more ._20 odd years.
odds and sods(n) :(Br)<slang>things or people that of different kinds esp. ones which are treated as unimportant or worthless. _How was the party?. _Odds and sods of girls and guys, you know.
odd man out(n) :a person who can't mingle or mix with the other persons in a group, society, etc. m’deki mi doðru??
oddball(n) :(Am)a person who behaves awkwardly or unusually.
oddment(n) :(pl)a part that remains; remainder; balance; remnant.
It makes no odds :it doesn't matter; it makes no difference.
what's the odds? :what's the matter?; what’s the problem?
off(prep) :1-from. _You gave me sthg off your pocket, didn't you? 2-no longer indulged in; no longer doing sthg. _She said that she is off smoking.
off(v) :(Am)<slang>to kill or murder.
off with…!(v) :(used imperatively)1-to go away. _Off with you Martin, I don’t wat to listen to your bellyaching. 2-(used when referring to a thing)to get rid of. _Off with your tape, it just doesn’t work properly.
off(adj,adv) :(of acts, remarks, behaviors)not good as usual; not totally right. _Your behavior towards her was a bit off, you answered her back really rudely.
off the beam(adj) :acting in the wrong way.
off day(n) :a day when a person is very unfortunate and meets sthg unpleasant and does things awkwardly or clumsily, etc. _This is my off day, so I won’t bet any money on the horse races today.
off the rails/reel(adj) :crazy; insane; peculiar.
offbeat(adj) :not ordinary; unusual.
No offence!(interj) :(an expression of regret or excuse)I didn't want to hurt your feelings.
officialese(n) :the difficult language spoken by the government officials and is considered to be unneccessarily hard to understand.
in the offing(adj) :likely to happen; impending.
offish(adj) :apart from others; distant and aloof in feeling or interest; reserved.
off-load(v) :to throw away sthg/sb that is unwanted or unpleasant.
off-putting(adj) :doubtful and anxious; disconcerting. _He had some kind of off-putting behavior before the speech.
off-the-cuff(adj) :unplanned; with little or no preparation; extemporaneous.
off-the-wall(adj) :(Am)foolish in an amusing way; zany.
OIL(n)
pour oil on the flame(s)(v) :to make an argument or fight more violent.
pour oil on troubled waters(v) :to behave or to talk in a peaceful way esp. in order to finish a fight or a quarrel, etc.
smell of the midnight oil(v) :to study too late last night.
strike oil(v) :<fig>to become happy or successful, esp. because of getting or finding what one wants. _I strike oil with my new job; high salary, beautiful secretaries, and you name it.
no oil painting(n) :<humor>sb or sthg that is ugly or unpleasant in appearance.
well-oiled(adj) :slightly drunk.
oil the wheels(v) :to make things, activities or affairs to keep on well.
oink(v,n) :(to make) a sound as of a pig.
okay, OK(n) : approval; permission. (esp. in the phrase give sb/get the okay) _I hope I can get the okay to go to the cinema tonight.
okay, OK(adj,interj) :1-perfect; all right. _Everything is OK now. 2-(when asking for sthg or expressing approval or agreement)_You'll come with me ,okay?
okay,OK(v) :to receive or give approval or permission. _My request for credit was finally okayed.
Okie(n) :a farm worker who changes one's place of living; migrant who works in farms.
old(adj) :1-(used when addressing a person in a familiar or humorous way)Hey, you old guy!. 2-(used to add power to any)I don't have any old time ,I can't help you at the moment.
old bag(n) :a conceited, fussy and dull woman.
old boy, also old girl(n) :<rarely used> (used when addressing a friend)
old-fashioned(adj) :(of a manner, appearance, expression, etc.) disapproving; unfavorable. _What's that old-fashioned look on your face!, didn't you like what I offered to you?
old hat(adj) :<derog>very familiar and out-of-date.
(as) old as the hills(adj) :extremely old. _Stop telling stories, David, they’re as old as the hills.
old lag(n) :an ex-prisoner.
old lady, also old woman(n) :<slang>one’s wife or mother.
old maid(n) :a fussy person who is very concerned in details or trivial or unimportant details.
old man(n) :(Br)1-<rarely used>(used to address a friend) 2-<slang>one’s husband or father.
old Nick(n) :<humor>an old person.
old timer(n) :<humor>1-a person who has been a member of a group or company for very a long time. 2-an old person.
olde worlde(adj) :(Br)unusually and attractively old; quaint.
oldie(n) :sthg old (esp. a record).
on(prep) :1-affecting the stated person; at the expense of. _The joke is on me!. 2-addicted to; supported by; taking. _He's on drugs. 3-paid by. _All the drinks are on me! 4-causing difficulty, or trouble to.
be on/about/at sthg(v) :to grumble or talk about sthg in a complaining way. _Why are you always on at me to quit smoking?
be on at sb(v) :to annoy or nag sb about doing sthg.
be on to(v) :to be informed on; to have information about.
have sb on(v) :to tell sb sthg untrue. as a joke or in order to cheat, trick, deceive, etc.
have/get sthg on sb(v) :<slang>to have/get harmful or unfavorable information or proof against sb. _He’s completely clean, the police has nothing on him.
on(adj) :arranged; scheduled. _Is there anything on for tonight?
not on(adj) :(Br)unreasonable or not possible. _It's not on to go out hiking in that cold weather.
on the beam(adj) :on the right way.
on the blink(adj) :out of use because of a failure or breakdown; out of order.
on the cheap(adj) :on sale; sold for a lower price.
on the cuff(adj,adv) :(Am)on credit; to be paid at a later time. _to eat on the cuff.
on the deck(adj) :1-available and ready to be used. 2-ready; waiting for one's turn.
on one's last eggs(adj) :likely or about to fail, die, etc.
on the job(adj) :taking careful notice on one's duty or job; very attentive.
on a knife-edge(adj) :(of a person waiting for an important result)not certain; in doubt about whatever will happen.
on the level(adj) :frankly; honestly; truly.
Not on your life!(interj) :Never!; Absolutely not!
on the loose(adj,adv) :1-free from the restrictions of morality or discipline; dissipated. _I usually go out on the loose with my friends at nights. 2-free esp. after escaping from the prison.
on the rocks(adj) :1-(of alcoholic beverage)served with ice. 2-likely to destroy ,collapse or fail. 3-having no money; broke.
on the side(adv) :1-secretly; out of one’s knowledge. _She dates with her boy friend on the side, because his father doesn’t let her flirt with anybody. 2-as an additional or extra job or any activity. _She's a teacher, but since the salary is not enough ,she works, on the side, as a guide in a tourism office.
on the square(adv) :in a fair way; frankly; honestly.
on top(adj) :ready or alert to be used.
on top of(adj) :in charge of; in control of.
on the up (and up)(adj) :getting better or more successful.
on one's uppers(adj) :very poor; destitute; without food, home ,money etc. that will provide one to survive.
on the (water) wagon(adj) :(of a person) not drinking alcoholic beverage.
once in a blue moon(adv) :very rarely or almost never.
once-over(n) :a rapid examination or quick inspection esp. in the phrase get/give sb/sthg a/the once-over(=to examine sb or sthg very quickly)
one(determiner) :(Am)certainly a(n); really a(n). _She's one charming woman.
a one(n) :(Br)(expresses great and unexpected admiration) an amusingly rude or disrespectful person. _Oh, you're a one!
a fourpenny one(n) :a blow with the hand.
a quick one(n) :(after have)a quick alcoholic drink, e.g. beer.
a right one(n) :(Br) a stupid one; fool. _I do believe you're a right one!
be a new one on sb(v) :to b sthg that sb first sees, hears, etc.
in one(adv) :at first try or attempt.
like one o’clock(adv) :energetically; vigorously. _The kids were shouting like one o’clock in the street.
number one(n) :one's own affairs; oneself. _He always looks after number one.
sb’s one and only(n) :sb’s true or real lover.
the one about(n) :the ridiculous joke about. _Have I ever told you the one about the poor Jim.
the one that got away(n) :sthg esp. a chance of success that sb has failed to use or obtain but always remembers. _When he won the college exam the second year, he said, that’s the one that got away last year.
one up on(adj) :better, more successful, more wealthy, etc. than (sb). _He wants to be one up on him, so he bought an expensive sports car.
one-armed bandit(n) :a gambling machine with one arm and played by putting coins in to it; fruit machine; slot machine.
one-horse(adj) :of little value or importance; trivial. _He moved to a one-horse town from the city.
one-eyed worm(n) :(Am)<slang>the penis. I’m a bit horny nowadays, whenever I stay alone at home, I diddle with my one-eyed worm.
one-man band(n) :an activity that a person does himself with no help from anybody.
one-night stand(n) :a short-lasting and esp. one-night sexual relationship.
one-off(n,adj) :(sthg) that exists or is made only one.
one's better half(n) :one's spouse; one's wife or husband.
one's head off(adv) :very much; extremely. _You talk your head off Jim, shut up before I shut you up.
one's best bib and tucker(n) :one's best clothes.
one's pidgin(n) :one's job, problem, concern, etc.
oneself(pron) :(in) one's healthy or usual state of mind or body. _I don’t feel myself today.
know one’s onions(v) :to be greatly skilled, informed, and experienced (in one’s job).
be onto a good thing(v) :to be in or get into a good, advantageous and profitable condition.
be onto sb(v) :1-to search and find sb's corruptive or illegal set of actions. 2-(Br)to have contact or to keep in touch with sb.
oodles(n) :[of]<rarely used>a great amount (of); lots (of).
oomph(n) :<slang>zeal or energy. _That song needs more oomph, you know; but it’ll be great, I believe.
oops, also whoops(interj) :(said when sb has made a clumsy mistake e.g. when he/she has dropped, slipped or fallen sthg) _Oops!, I forgot the keys in the car.
oops-a-daisy(interj) :<humor>(Br)(used to cheer sb up who falls down or used when helping sb to sit up, stand up, or climb. _Now, guys and girls, let’s have a ball, hey, a penny for your thoughts Jackie, come on, oops-a-daisy.
come (out) into the open(v) :<fig>to bring into public view; to cause one's thoughts, ideas, plans to be known by public.
open(adj) :on use or implementation though legally forbidden, e.g. drinking, gambling, etc.
open up!(v) :(used imperatively)to open the door! _Hey, Mom, open up, it’s really stuffy in here.
operator(n) :<derog>a person who is cleverly deceitful, cunning or sly in one's actions or manners.
opt out(v) :[of]to decide not to join (in sthg). _Why do you opt out of it, Kim, we’re all ready and waiting for you.
or something(n) :(used to express uncertainty or doubt when sb talks about sthg he/she doesn't exactly know)sthg similar. _He seems very sad, he might have lost his wallet or something.
or whatever(n) :(used at the end of a list of any objects or qualities, etc.)anything else. _What's all that stuff here? Pens, books, papers, or whatever.
sb/sthg/somewhere or other :(used to express doubt or uncertainty about sb/sthg/somewhere)_It was Mark at the door, or other.
work the oracle(v) :<rarely used>to accomplish to do sthg difficult esp. by means of one’s own determination. _He got that job by working the oracle, he has no friend who’s a manager, like Paul, in the company.
oral(n) :an oral exam.
out of order(adj) :(Br)<slang>(esp. a person’s behavior)immoral or socially unacceptable.
orgy(n) :[of]an activity that is muchly and repeatedly done. _He loafed about an orgy resting yesterday.
original(n) :<derog or humor>a person who is eccentric, strange or unusual in behaviors, clothing, or speech, etc.
ornery(adj) :(Am)ill-tempered; perverse; stubborn.
ourselves(pron) :(in) our healthy state of mind or body. _We gave up going out to the club, we didn’t feel ourselves.
out(adj) :(of a machine)out-of-use; on the blink.
cry one's eyes out(v) :to weep or cry until sb believes from the much crying.
Out with it!(v) :(used imperatively)to tell about it; say what you’re thinking about, worrying about, etc. (also spit it out)
Out you go!(v) :Get out!; Go out!.
out-and-out(adj,adv) :complete(ly); utter(ly). _He was an out-and-out fool.
out of one's head/mind(adj) :frantic; crazy.
out of sorts(adj) :not in one’s healthy condition; in bad spirits.
out(v) :to make sb leave a house, one’s job, etc.; to throw out.
an out-and-outer(n) :<rarely used>sb or sthg considered as the best example of its type esp. sb or sthg regarded as very bad, dishonest, etc. _He usually bums his meal from others and he never gives away any money to anybody, he’s really an out-and-outer.
outfit(n) :a team, or organization; a group of people which works in the same office.
outside(adv) :[of]except for; with the exception; besides.
at the (very) outside(adv) :mostly; at the greatest limit. _I can lend you, $1000 at the (very) outside.
outside my ken(adj) :beyond my understanding; not within one’s knowledge.
outsider(n) :a rude and uncivilized person.
outsmart(v) :to defeat or win by being cleverer or smarter.
like an oven(adj) :very hot.
be all over(v) :to behave very politely and familiarly towards (sb). _After he won $100000 from the lottery, all his friends and relatives was all over him.
over and done with(adj) :(of an unpleasant activity) completely ended or finished. _At last the fouled-up exams are over and done.
go/fall overboard for/about(v) :to show very much willingness, excitement, or interest in doing sthg.
throw overboard(v) :to get rid of; to throw away as useless or worthless.
owe sb one(v) :to owe sb a favor, in return for sthg he/she has done to him.
a night owl(n) :a person who stays up late at nights esp. working, reading, etc.
own goal(n) :(Br)one's own mistake that causes him to look silly or foolish, esp. a remark that is against one's own interests or principles)_The new boss has made his own goal in his speech.
own up to(v) :to admit as true; confess. _He finally owned up to his murder.
ozone(n) :air that is nice and relieving to breathe esp. on the coast. _I’ll go to Kemer this holiday, I quite need a breath of ozone.
