offer affordances
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
offer one can't refuse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
offer one's condolences
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
offer up
to give or provide something willingly
Officer Friendly
A police officer who is approachable and helpful
often wrong, never in doubt
Completely confident but frequently incorrect
oh dark hundred
Very early in the morning, typically before sunrise
oh dark thirty
an extremely early hour of the morning
oh my
An expression of surprise or shock
oh my goodness
An expression of surprise or shock
oh my goodness gracious
An expression of strong surprise or shock
oh my gosh
An expression of surprise or shock
oh well
Expressing acceptance or resignation
oil and water
Things that do not mix or combine well
oil and water do not mix
People with different natures or interests cannot get along
oil burner
A person who drinks alcohol heavily
oil trash
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
old as the hills
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
old boy network
Informal connections and friendships used to gain advantage
old chestnut
An old, familiar, and often repeated joke or story
old enough to vote
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
old fart
an older person, often considered out of touch
old flame
A former romantic partner
old fogey
A person, typically older, who is perceived as being old-fashioned or conservative
old hat
Something that is outdated or no longer interesting
old head on young shoulders
Someone with a mature and responsible attitude despite their young age
old money
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
old salt
An experienced sailor
old saw
a common proverb or saying
Old School
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
old song
a familiar or tedious story
old stick
a close and loyal friend
old wine in a new bottle
Something old or familiar presented as new or innovative
old-fashioned look
A style or appearance that is outdated or traditional
oll korrect
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on a day-to-day basis
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on a dime
to turn or stop suddenly
on a first-name basis
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on a full stomach
feeling content and satisfied
on a kick
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on a lark
done spontaneously or on a whim
on a losing wicket
In a situation that is likely to end in failure
on a plate
Given or presented very easily
on a regular basis
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on a shoestring
with very limited financial resources
on a silver platter
Given or presented something easily or with little effort required
on a sixpence
To turn one's life around completely
on a tear
doing something very successfully or enthusiastically
on a whim
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on account of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on acid
perceiving something in a distorted or exaggerated way
on all fours
in a position on hands and knees
on an irregular basis
Not at regular times or intervals
on and off
Intermittently or at irregular intervals
on another note
Changing to a different subject
on average
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on bad terms
Not having a good relationship with someone
on blast
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on board
supporting or participating in a project
on cloud nine
Very happy.