We've found 57 phrases for oni (0.162 seconds):

round of applause »    An outburst of clapping among a group or audience. Often asked for by the Master of Ceremonies at a concert or other performance.

rule of thumb »    A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.

spring onion »    scallion

step down »    To gradually reduce something, a little at a time, as an electronic step down transformer.

take to task »    To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.

tell off »    To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish.

that's just me »    Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understatement.

the plot thickens »    Used, often ironically, to describe an increasingly complex or mysterious situation.

tomorrow is another day »    Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressed

tonic water »    mixer

wooden spoon »    An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition.

yes-man »    A person of unquestioning obedience.

BTW, Why won't you become an editor?