off the hook
To escape a situation of responsibility or obligation, or, less frequently, danger.
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off the nut
In deficit, not profiting; sustaining a loss.
off the rip
From the very beginning; immediately; right away.
off the shelf
Buying in a product or service that is already completed.
off the shits
Extremely high on drugs.
offbeat
An unconventional person, someone who does not follow the beat, who chooses not to conform.
offendotron
A person who makes it their business to take offense wherever possible.
office up
To use an office.
officegate
A 2001 controversy leading to the resignation of Henry McLeish, First Minister of Scotland, who had illicitly sublet his constituency office.
officially
Thoroughly, completely.
offline
Outside the current meeting, in a more private setting.
offside
Out of bounds.
offy
An off-licence.
OG
Initialism of Original Gangsta; a person associated with the earliest era of gangsta rap.
oh em gee
An exclamation of excitement, surprise, amazement, or shock.
oh my fucking God
An expression of anger, frustration, excitement, shock, dismay, etc.
oh that's not
Slang used to react to a cringe-worthy, offensive, or misguided statement, or to express immediate disapproval of a situation. The phrase originated from a viral August 2015 episode of the American talk show The View, where co-host Rosie Perez uttered the phrase to interrupt and correct a controversial remark about immigration made by guest co-host Kelly Osbourne.
oh, dip
An expression of mild surprise or annoyance.
ohomo
Barack Obama.
oik
a member of the lower classes.
oil and water don't mix
Black people and white people should not form relationships; an admonition against interracial relationships.
oil bug
A microfossil, particularly a foraminiferan.
oil burner route
A region of airspace in which military jets are authorized to carry out low-altitude training.
oil of palm
Synonym of palm oil (“money”).
oil up
To lubricate with oil; to cover or smear with oil.
oiled
Drunk. Usually in conjunction with an adverb of degree.
oily rag
An employee in a menial, unskilled role in a factory or workshop.
oily-wad
An oil-powered torpedo boat.
oink out
To eat greedily; to pig out.
oinker
A pig: an animal of the genus Sus.
OK boomer
Pejorative directed toward members of the Baby Boomer generation, used to dismiss or mock attitudes typically associated with baby boomers as out of date.
oke
Man; guy; bloke.
oklahomo
Derogatory name for Oklahoma: a state of the United States.
okudagram
Any of the distinctive interactive computer displays associated with Starfleet technology in Star Trek.
old
A person older than oneself, especially an adult in relation to a teenager.
old as Adam
Extremely old.
old as the Pyramids
Extremely ancient.
old as time
That has been around forever.
old banger
A decrepit car.
old bean
An old friend; an old chap or fellow.
Old Bill
A police officer.
Old Blighty
Great Britain, Britain, or England, especially as viewed from abroad
old broad
A female old fart.
old finger
One's father.
old fruit
An old friend; an old chap or fellow.
old gentleman
A playing card that is almost imperceptibly longer than the others in the deck, used by cheats.
Old Gooseberry
The Devil; Satan.
old gown
smuggled tea
old habits die hard
Established habits are difficult to change.
old head
An older male gangsta or thug, especially one who is no longer active; an older black man with street cred.
old lady
One's mother.
old man
One's male employer, irrespective of age.
old man yaoi
The shipping together of two elderly or middle-aged men.
old sins have long shadows
Past misdeeds are liable to return to haunt a person.
old soldier
The butt of a smoked cigar, or an empty bottle of liquor.
Old Sparky
Nickname for an electric chair used for executions.
old sweat
An experienced soldier.
old timer's disease
Eggcorn of Alzheimer's disease (“a disorder involving loss of mental functions resulting from brain tissue changes”).
old toast
A lively fellow who drinks excessively; a carouser.
old-old
A person aged 75 or older.