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on the clockWorking at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.Rate it:

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on the down-lowSecretly sleeping with someone other than one's partner.Rate it:

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on the fenceUndecided; wavering in one's opinion.Rate it:

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on the flySpontaneously or extemporaneously; done as one goes, or during another activity.Rate it:

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On the Hot SeatIn a difficult position, in a situation where one is subject to criticism, situation in which one is scrutinizedRate it:

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on the ropesLeaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.Rate it:

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On the Tip of Your TongueAlmost remembered, almost but not quite brought to mind, unable to remember preciselyRate it:

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on the trotsuccessively, in succession; one after the other.Rate it:

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on top ofFully informed about, and in control of something; up to speed with.Rate it:

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on wheelsHaving wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable.Rate it:

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on your toesBe aware,of your surroundings, know exactly what is expected, know your stuff and act accordingly. Be awake!Rate it:

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once bitten, twice shyOne is cautious in the future if one has been hurt in the past.Rate it:

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onoAbbreviation of over and out.Rate it:

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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.Rate it:

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open seasonA period of time during the calendar year when authorities within a jurisdiction permit the unrestricted hunting of one or more kinds of animal wildlife.Rate it:

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open the battingTo be one of a pair of cricketers that start a side's innings, who are also known as the opening pair or openers.Rate it:

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open the kimonoTo reveal details of one's business operations.Rate it:

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open wideTo open one's mouth wideRate it:

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open-armedHaving one's arms open and apartRate it:

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open-door policyA policy or usual practice, by a person in authority, of permitting subordinates or constituents to visit his or her office unannounced and at any reasonable time for the purpose of discussing matters of concern.Rate it:

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operam (et oleum) perdere or frustra consumereto lose one's labour.Rate it:

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operam dare or simply se dare alicui, se tradere in disciplinam alicuius, se conferre, se applicare ad aliquemto become a pupil, disciple of some one.Rate it:

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oppidum cingere vallo et fossato surround a town with a rampart and fosse.Rate it:

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opprimere hostes (imprudentes, incautos, inopinantes)to surprise and defeat the enemy.Rate it:

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or bustUsed to indicate one's intention to do everything possible to achieve a goal.Rate it:

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or maybe notMaybe a different and opposite option on the issueRate it:

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orationis expertem esseto be unable to express one's ideas.Rate it:

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order outTo call a place of service and order food, or other goods, delivered to one's own location.Rate it:

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Oreo cookieA threeway involving two black participants and one white participant between themRate it:

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originem ab aliquo trahere, ducereto trace one's descent from some one.Rate it:

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ostrich policyThe tendency to ignore obvious problems and pretend they don't exist.Rate it:

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ôte-toi de là que je m'y metteYou get out and let me get in.Rate it:

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other days, other waysPeople of the past thought and acted differently.Rate it:

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otio abūti or otium ad suum usum transferreto use up, make full use of one's spare time.Rate it:

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otiosum tempus consumere in aliqua reto spend one's leisure hours on an object.Rate it:

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où il y a de la gêne il n'y a pas de plaisir (ironic.)There is nothing like making one’s self at home everywhere.Rate it:

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où la chèvre est attachée il faut qu'elle brouteOne must bow to circumstances; One must put up with the inconveniences of one’s position if one can get nothing better; One must not expect more from life than life can give; We must take things as we find them.Rate it:

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out like a lightAsleep or unconscious, particularly if this has occurred suddenly and the sleep is deep.Rate it:

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out of characterInconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.Rate it:

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out of the frying pan, into the fireFrom an already bad situation to a worse oneRate it:

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out on the tilesI'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.Rate it:

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outer coreThe hot liquid material found near the centre of some planets, distinct from the solid inner core.(geology) The part of the Earth between the mantle and inner core, responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field.Rate it:

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outer coreThe part of the Earth between the mantle and inner core, responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field.Rate it:

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outpope the PopeTo try to act as a more authentic member of a group than one who is a genuine member of the group.Rate it:

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outside worldThe world external to the human mind.Rate it:

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outsiderOne who is not part of a community or organization.Rate it:

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Over Your HeadBeyond one’s comprehension, in a situation that is difficult for you to handleRate it:

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pacem facere cum aliquoto make peace with some one.Rate it:

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pacis condiciones dare, dicere alicui (Liv. 29. 12)to dictate the terms of peace to some one.Rate it:

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pack a punchTo have a swift and powerful effect or to be capable of having such an effect.Rate it:

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