Phrases that start with: O (429 entries)

object lesson » A lesson taught using a familiar or unusual object as a focus.
object lesson » A punishment intended as a deterrent to others.
object lesson » An example that typifies a principle.
object lesson » Anything used an example or lesson which serves to warn others as to the outcomes that result from a particular action or behavior, as exemplified by the fates of those who followed that course.
odd and curious » A way to designate special coins, namely coins that are both odd and imperfect or seriously damaged.
odd and curious » On the Isle of Man, the common or general man.
odd one out » A visual puzzle where the guesser has to choose which word/picture/symbol etc. does not fit with the others.
odd one out » Something or someone in a group that is different or exceptional, that does not fit.
odds and ends » Miscellaneous things.
of a » Every.
of all people » Especially; more than other people.
of an » Belonging to the same.
of an » Indicates a more or less habitual activity during the given part of the day.
of course » Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase.
of course » Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter.
of course » Indicates enthusiastic agreement.
of late » In the recent past; recently; lately.
of sorts » Resembling; similar to; in a way; partial or not entire; somewhat.
off and on » Intermittently.
off balance » Not physical balanced; not having physical equilibrium.
off balance » Surprised; perplexed.
off board » Not on or in a means of transportation.
off board » Not participating.
off chance » A condition of not being likely or probable.
off licence » drinks shop
off one's dot » Off one's rocker; bananas; mad.
off one's game » C. 1910, Ralph Henry Barbour, "The Dub" in The New Boy at Hilltop and Other Stories.
off one's game » Performing in any activity below one's usual level; behaving in an irregular, inept, or awkward manner; feeling unwell.
off one's game » Playing or competing below one's usual level of performance.
off one's own bat » At one's own instigation.
off one's rocker » Crazy; insane.
off the back foot » From a defensive position.
off the bat » From the start; immediately; right away.
off the beaten path » In a secluded location; in a place which is not frequently visited or not widely known.
off the beaten track » In a place or places not commonly visited.
off the chain » Crazy and exciting; delirious and wild. By analogy to a frenetic dog when unleashed.
off the chain » Free from work or direct supervision. In reference to slave labor, where workers are chained, or to the figurative chain of workers of an assembly line.
off the deep end » Crazy, erratic, or irrational.
off the hook » Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up.
off the hook » Performing extraordinarily well.
off the hook » Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.
off the mark » Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate.
off the radar » Unlikely to happen, or be important in the near future or tending to escape detection or attention.
off the rails » In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning.
off the rails » Insane.
off the rails » Off the intended path.
off the rails » Out of control.
off the reservation » Violating rules.
off the table » Beyond consideration.
off the top of one's head » Without great thought or investigation; extemporaneous; natural; offhand.
off the wagon » No longer maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from an undesirable habit, especially drinking alcohol.
off-color » Considered dirty, vulgar or obscene.
off-roader » A vehicle that is designed to drive off the road.
off-the-cuff » Extemporaneous; without prior preparation; impromptu.
off-the-shelf » As purchased or as commonly available, without modification or customization.
off-the-wall » Greatly inappropriate.
off-the-wall » Wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd.
offer affordances » To give elbow room or leeway for something to happen.
offer one's condolences » To offer sympathy to someone.
oh dark hundred » Some unspecified hour in the early morning.
oh dark thirty » Some unspecified hour in the early morning.
oh, well » An expression of disappointment or resignation; too bad; pity.
oil burner » A device whose operation causes apparent combustion of lubricating oil.
oil burner » A heating device which burns fuel oil; an oil furnace.
oil burner » A machine that uses oil as its fuel.
oil colour » painting
oil painting » works of art
old college try » A vigorous, committed attempt or effort.
Old Fart » An elderly person who holds views that are considered old-fashioned.
old fogey » Old person.
old habits die hard » Existing habits are hard to change.
old hand » A person who is experienced at a certain activity.
old hat » Something uninteresting, hackneyed, or passé due to overuse or long-standing familiarity..
old hat » Something widely or long practiced, known, or accepted; something conventional.
old hat » Something with which one is very familiar, or in which one is experienced or skilled.
old maid » card game
old masters » great painters
old money » Families that have been wealthy for generations or members of such families.
old money » The imperial system of measurement, as opposed to the metric system.
old money » The monetary system used in the United Kingdom before decimalisation and consisting of pounds, shillings, and pence.
old saw » A cliché, saying, or overused expression; especially a proverb or maxim.
old school » Characteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era, remembered either as inferior to the current style, or alternately, remembered nostalgically as superior or preferable to the new style, the older denoting something that would be considered out of date or out of fashion to some, but as such, is considered by others as cool and hip.
old stick » A man, chap, fellow, guy.
old testament » part of the bible
old time used to be » Ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend. Often used in songs.
old time used to be » Roberta, lyrics by Leadbelly.
old time used to be » Somebody Loan Me A Dime. lyrics by Boz Scaggs.
on a full stomach » Directly after eating, after a meal.
on a regular basis » Regularly, occurring in regular time intervals or patterns.
on a roll » Having a streak of good luck or good progress or success.
on a shoestring » On a very tight budget; with few resources or little money.
on a whim » Done without thinking seriously about the consequences.
on about » Speaking about, talking of.
on accident » Accidentally; not intentionally; because of error, misfortune, or lack of caution.
on acid » Exaggerated, bizarre or unpredictable.
on air » broadcast
on all fours » On one's hands and knees.
on all fours » Similar in nature or effect to something else; consistent.
on an irregular basis » Irregularly, occurring in irregular time intervals or patterns.
on at » to pester; to irritate; to annoy
on at » nagging
on average » Usually, typically; as a rule; as often as not.
on board » Agreeing or supporting.
on board » Even when I am on board the plane, I can never feel secure that my luggage is, too.
on board » Is that new teammate properly on board yet?.
on board » It's a good idea, but let's see if we can get a few more of the management team on board.
on board » Joining in or participating.
on board » On or in a means of transportation.
on cloud nine » Very happy, blissful.
on course » Proceeding smoothly as planned.
on demand » When needed or required.
on edge » Tense, nervous or irritable.
on end » Remarkably long; continuously.
on end » Upright; erect; endways.
on good terms with » Friendly towards; having good relations with.
on hand » Available; ready; in stock.
on hand » close by; ready to help
on high » "According to those on high there is no global warming".
on high » "The Lord our God who dwelleth on high" Psalms 63:5.
on high » In authority.
on high » In the sky or the heavens.
on hold » Delayed; postponed.
on hold » On reserve; being held for someone.
on hold » Waiting on a telephone call.
on ice » Not being used, or not to be used e.g.
on ice » Performed by ice skaters as an ice show.
on its merits » Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.
on one's deathbed » Close to death.
on one's feet » Being stable or capable, especially in a financial or emotional sense.
on one's feet » Being standing up.
on one's feet » Being well again after a bout of illness.
on one's hands » Being one's liability or responsibility; with which one is lumbered.
on one's high horse » Self-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.
on one's own » Alone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others.
on one's soapbox » Stating or professing one's opinion; attempting to persuade others of something.
on one's toes » Attentive, active, busy or alert.
on one's watch » During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.
on opposite sides of the barricades » Of starkly different, opposite views on an issue.
on pins and needles » Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.
on purpose » Purposefully; with intention; deliberately.
on second thought » After reconsidering; on further consideration.
on sight » I recognized him on sight.
on sight » Immediately when sighted.
on spec » I'm writing an article on spec. I hope some magazine will buy it.
on spec » Short form of "on speculation": Creating a work with the hope of selling it, as opposed to creating a work "on commission" for hire.
on steroids » To a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
on sufferance » Unwillingly agreed to or barely tolerated.
on tenterhooks » In a state of suspense or apprehension.
on the anvil » Refers to anything in the making, being created, or in production, especially in the metalworking field.
on the back burner » Not immediate; inactive; receiving less than full or regular attention.
on the back foot » In a defensive posture; off-balance.
on the ball » Alert, active, or attentive; on top of things.
on the ball » Being in control of the ball.
on the blink » Functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Usually refers to a mechanical or electronic device.
on the bounce » Consecutively, in succession.
on the brain » Obsessively in mind.
on the brink » Very nearly; imminent; close.
on the bubble » Having qualification for an event depend on the upcoming performances of other competitors.
on the bubble » Holding the last qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position.
on the bubble » Uncertain of success.
on the button » Exactly, precisely.
on the cheap » Economically, especially if too economically.
on the clock » Displayed numerically on the mileage or kilometric gauge.
on the clock » In the official time expired in a game or other sporting event.
on the clock » In the official time remaining in a game or other sporting event.
on the clock » Of a taxicab, engaged for hire; displayed numerically as time or fare on the meter of a taxicab.
on the clock » Remunerated per unit of time.
on the clock » Working at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.
on the cuff » On credit, with payment to be made later.
on the defensive » Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.
on the dot » Exactly; precisely, especially of a numerical quantity.
on the double » Rapidly or immediately.
on the face of » Notwithstanding.
on the face of it » Apparently; as far as can be seen or determined.
on the fence » Undecided; wavering in one's opinion.
on the fly » Spontaneously or extemporaneously; done as one goes, or during another activity.
on the game » Working as a prostitute.
on the go » Actively traveling; busy; moving often.
on the go » To have started.
on the horn » On the telephone.
on the house » Free, complimentary.
on the ladder » Figuratively a property ladder, owning property.
on the level » A discreet reference to freemasonry.
on the level » Honest, sincere, straightforward.
on the line » In a contest or enterprise.
on the line » On a level with the eye of the spectator; said of a picture, as hung in an exhibition of pictures.
on the loose » Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control.
on the make » Actively seeking a romantic encounter or relationship.
on the make » Actively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.
on the mend » Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness.
on the mend » Improving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition.
on the nose » Exactly; precisely.
on the nose » Smelly, malodorous.
on the other hand » From another point of view.
on the outs » On unfriendly terms; estranged.
on the pill » Using oral contraceptives.
on the plus side » Positively; from a favorable view or perspective.
on the point » Very nearly; imminent; close.
on the prowl » Hunting or seeking.
on the pull » Seeking the intimate company of a member of the opposite sex.
on the rag » Menstruating.
on the right track » Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.
on the ropes » Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
on the ropes » Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
on the run » Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.
on the run » Fleeing.
on the same wavelength » In rapport or complete accord.
on the skids » In decline; going downhill; in trouble.
on the sly » Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
on the spot » At that very moment; right away.
on the spot » Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation.
on the spot » In a particular place.
on the spur of the moment » On very short notice; spontaneously.
on the square » "Are you on the square?".
on the square » A discrete, unassuming reference to freemasonry.
on the square » Honest and open.
on the straight and narrow » Honest; proceeding according to rules and plans.
on the tip of one's tongue » Known but not quite remembered.
on the town » Casually enjoying the nightlife of a town or city.
on the up-and-up » Legitimate; honest; upright.
on the uptake » In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".
on the verge » Very near or close.
on the wagon » By extension, maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from some other undesirable habit.
on the wane » In a period of decrease or decline.
on the wane » The moon was on the wane.
on the way » Coming, approaching.
on the whole » For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.
on thin ice » In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
on tiptoe » Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily.
on tiptoe » We crept out on tiptoe so as not to wake the children.
on top » In a dominant position.
on top of » Fully informed about, and in control of something; up to speed with.
on top of » In addition to something else.
on top of the world » Delighted; ecstatic; exceptionally pleased, happy, or satisfied.
on track » On a well-defined promotion path in an organisation, usually tenure.
on track » Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.
on wheels » Having wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable.
on wheels » Mobile; able to be moved.
on wheels » To a large degree, excessive.
on-the-spot » In the right place at this very moment.
once again » Again.
once and for all » Finally, permanently, conclusively.
once bitten, twice shy » One is cautious in the future if one has been hurt in the past.
once in a blue moon » Never.
once in a blue moon » Very rarely; very infrequently.
once in a while » Occasionally; sometimes.
once or twice » A small, indefinite number of times.
once you go black, you never go back » An expression assuming that once a person of another race gets in a sexual relationship with a black person they won't return to their own race.
one and all » All, everyone.
one and all » Each one.
one and the same » The same person or thing. Used to emphasize the identity or equivalence of two things.
one another » Used of a reciprocal relationship among a group of more than two people or things; compare each other.
one another » each other
one at a time » Individually, as opposed to collectively; slowly or methodically, figuratively.
one brick short of a full load » Not mentally sound; insane.
one brick short of a full load » Stupid.
one by one » Individually in succession; one at a time.
one can run but one can't hide » There is nothing someone can do to evade something.You can run but you can't hide.
one can't hold two watermelons in one hand » do not attempt to take on more than you can handle
one candle short of a box » not bright; stupid
one card shy of a full deck » Mentally deranged; demented; insane.
one fell swoop » One stroke; one action or event with many results.
one good turn deserves another » One act of kindness should be paid back by another act of kindness.
one in the eye for » An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
one of his majesty's bad bargains » A worthless soldier, a malingeror.
one of those days » A bad day.
one or two » a few
one side » You should move to one side and allow me to go through the passageway you are blocking.
one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind » A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone..
one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind » Words spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.
one step at a time » Slowly and carefully, ensuring that each action has been completed successfully before taking the next.
one step forward, two steps back » A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.
one swallow does not a summer make » One sighting or instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend.
one swallow does not make a summer » A sign is not proof
one swallow doesn't make a summer » One sighting or instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend.
one thousand » Used in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.
one two » wall pass
one up » To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
one who hesitates is lost » A person who spends too much time contemplating what to do may miss a valuable but fleeting opportunity.
one's bark is worse than one's bite » The individual acts threatening but is relatively harmless.
one's days are numbered » Some period of time, such as a term of employment or a lifetime, is coming to an end.
one's jig is up » Alternative form of the jig is up. [for one].
one-hit wonder » A musical performer or musical group known for a single hit song, especially after failing at later attempts at success.
one-hit wonder » A person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment.
one-horse town » A very small town.
one-man band » A musician who plays several musical instruments at once.
one-man band » An organisation or business that is effectively run by only one person.
one-night stand » A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the parties has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
one-night stand » An occasion when a performer or team of them expects to perform at a theater for a single evening.
one-note » Having only one opinion, outlook, tone, etc., especially as expressed repetitively; without variety or range.
one-off » Occurring once; one-time.
one-track mind » That said to be possessed by someone who is obsessed with something or only able to think of one thing.
one-trick pony » A performing animal that knows only one trick.
one-trick pony » A person or group noteworthy for only a single achievement, skill, or characteristic.
one-up » To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
one-upmanship » A succession of instances of outdoing a competitor.
one-upmanship » The art or practice of successively outdoing a competitor.
onesie-twosie » Individually or in very small groups, rather in larger batches.
only fools and horses work » Philosophy of life that people who do not look for an easy way of earning a living are foolish.
ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny » (biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
open a can of whoop ass » A good-humored threat of physical harm.
open a can of whoop ass » I'm gonna open up a can of whoop-ass on ya.
open ended » without definite limits
open fire » To begin firing at something or someone.
open one's big mouth » To speak about things, when it would be better to stay silent.
open prison » penal institution
opening time » hour at which a pub can start serving
opposite number » A person who holds a position in an organization that corresponds to that held by another person in an other organization; a counterpart.
opposites attract » people who are completely different make ideal partners.
opt in » To choose to participate in something.
opt out » To choose not to participate in something.
or else » Clean up your room, or else!.
or else » Go now, or else you'll have to stay all night.
or else » Otherwise or as an alternative.
or so » approximately; there abouts
or what » Or something else; allows for the existence of an unexpressed alternative to what was said.
orange up » To make more orange.
orange up » To make more prominent by making orange or adding orange colour.
orange up » To become more orange.
orphan drug » But which is not manufactured or marketed because the demand is insufficient to cover the costs of supply.
other days, other ways » People of the past thought and acted differently.
other half » A spouse.
out loud » Using the voice; not silently; aloud.
out of bounds » Beyond the bounds of civility or morality; extremely unreasonable.
out of bounds » Prohibited to enter.
out of character » Inconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.
out of character » Not acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character in a performance piece.
out of character » Not in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.
out of date » Not current, outmoded, out of style, or too old to be used.
out of fix » Wrong, broken, nonfunctional.
out of gas » Lacking fuel.
out of gas » Tired; lacking energy or motivation.
out of house and home » Cassandra Chrones Moore, Haunted Housing: How Toxic Scare Stories Are Spooking the Public Out of House and Home.
out of house and home » Gail White, Partying with the Intelligentsia.
out of house and home » Global Checkup: How Healthy is Earth?, Science NOW.
out of house and home » Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home, The Progressive Animal Welfare Society.
out of house and home » In a manner that deprives one of dwelling or some aspect thereof.
out of it » Disoriented; not thinking clearly.
out of it » Drunk.
out of it » Not participating in some trend or group.
out of kilter » Disturbed; out of order; not working or adjusted properly.
out of line » Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.
out of luck » Experiencing a temporary misfortune.
out of nowhere » In an unexpected or inexplicable manner of arrival or occurrence.
out of one's depth » To be in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.
out of one's league » In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others, whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.
out of order » Inappropriate or unsuitable.
out of order » Not functioning properly.
out of order » Out of normal sequence.
out of place » Amongst all those horsey people I felt quite out of place.
out of place » Not in the proper situation or arrangement, or inappropriate for the circumstances.
out of place » She comes in out of the storm with not a hair out of place.
out of pocket » Lacking funds, or suffering a loss.
out of proportion » Not in a proper or pleasing relation to other things, especially in terms of size.
out of reach » Inaccessible or unattainable.
out of reach » The adult magazines were out of reach of toddlers.
out of sight » How was the party? Out of sight, man!.
out of sight » In hiding.
out of sight » Not accessible to view.
out of sight » Superb, excellent.
out of sight » The notice was out of sight behind the door.
out of sight » You better stay out of sight for a few days.
out of sight, out of mind » When something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.
out of sorts » Irritable or somewhat unwell, with vague medical symptoms.
out of stock » Temporarily unavailable for sale.
out of the blue » Unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.
out of the box » Immediately, without intervention from the customer.
out of the box » See outside the box.
out of the frying pan, into the fire » From an already bad situation to a worse one.
out of the loop » Not informed up to date; current; not kept part of the discussion.
out of the mouths of babes » The greatest wisdom comes from children, who are not afraid or weary of the world and its pressures.
out of the question » Impossible to even contemplate.
out of the running » No longer in competition.
out of the way » Improper or offensive.
out of the way » Not obstructing or hindering; not in the way.
out of the way » Remote or secluded.
out of the way » Taken care of.
out of the way » Unusual or out of the ordinary.
out of the woods » Out of peril; likely to recover or prevail over trouble; finished with the worst or most threatening part of a problem or illness.
out of thin air » From non-existent resources.
out of this world » Exceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvellous.
out of touch » No longer conversant with facts; not aware or realistic.
out of touch » No longer maintaining contact or communications.
out of wedlock » Of parents not legally married.
out of whack » Not in proper alignment.
out of whack » Not in proper balance; unbalanced.
out of whack » Not working or operating properly.
out of whack » Wrong, broken; specifically.
out of whole cloth » Fabricated, fictitious.
out of work » Unemployed, or having nothing to do.
out on a limb » in a precarious position
out on one's ear » Fired, dismissed or thrown out, especially for some wrongdoing or otherwise with disgrace.
out on the tiles » I've had a pint of bitter and now I'm feeling better and I'm out on the tiles." Led Zeppelin in their song "Out on the tiles", 1970.
out on the tiles » Out for a night on the town.
out the door » The exact image, a lookalike.
out the door » Exact, correct.
out the wazoo » Out the ass; excessive or excessively; too much.
out the window » A missed opportunity.
out the window » Made obsolete; altered drastically as a result of situational change.
out to lunch » Away eating lunch or for a midday break; especially, away from work or a job.
out to lunch » Clueless, inattentive or careless.
out-and-out » Complete, utter.
outshout » To merit the most attention or praise.
outshout » To shout louder or for longer than another.
outside chance » Small chance.
outside the box » Beyond the bounds of convention.
outside world » The rest of the world outside of some closed, restricted, or remote environment.
outside world » The world external to the human mind.
outsider » A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot; a dark horse.
outsider » A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.
outsider » One who is not part of a community or organization.
over a barrel » In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, in which one may be controlled or victimized.
over and out » Used to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.
over and over » Repeatedly; again and again; many times.
over my dead body » Under no circumstances; absolutely not.
over one's head » More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension..
over one's head » Performing at a level greatly superior to one's usual level of performance.
over the hill » Old, past the prime of life.
over the moon » Delighted, thrilled.
over the top » Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; excessive; outrageous.
over the transom » Said of an unsolicited work submitted for publication.
overkill » A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
overkill » An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
overleap » To ignore.
overleap » To leap over, to jump over, to cross by jumping.
overleap » To omit.
owing to » because of
own up » To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt. Often used with to.
ox is in the ditch » This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.
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