on accident »
Accidentally; not intentionally; because of error, misfortune, or lack of caution.
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on all fours »
Similar in nature or effect to something else; consistent.
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on one's toes »
Attentive, active, busy or alert.
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on purpose »
Purposefully; with intention; deliberately.
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on tenterhooks »
In a state of suspense or apprehension.
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on the back burner »
Not immediate; inactive; receiving less than full or regular attention.
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on the ball »
Alert, active, or attentive; on top of things.
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on track »
Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.
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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.
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out of character »
Inconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.
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out of thin air »
From non-existent resources.
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out to lunch »
Clueless, inattentive or careless.
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outshout »
To merit the most attention or praise.
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paint with a broad brush »
To describe a class of objects or a kind of phenomenon in general terms, without specific details and without attention to individual variations.
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pay attention »
To be attentive; to focus one's attention.
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