Important Idioms and Phrases starting with “O”

Idioms and Phrases

Meaning

Sentence

On the table

something being discussed or considered

The plan of opening a new branch of SBI in villages is on the table.

Once bitten, twice shy

Afraid of doing a thing again

After he left her she refused to go out with anyone else for a long time - once bitten, twice shy, I suppose.

Out of the blue

Something unexpected

The result of my exam comes out of the blue, as it is expected after 6 months.

Over the hill

Too old to perform as well as before

Some judges who are 80 may be over the hill, but others still have energy galore.

Off-hand

Without any preparation

Arjun Started the battle with off-hand.

Off the mark

Irrelevant, Incorrect

Your question in this debate is off the mark. 

Olive branches

Offer of reconciliation.

Pakistan walked out with my olive-branch after I realized that victory was not possible anymore

Over and above

In addition to something

We spent Rs.1000 on the movie which is over and above of our budget.

On your toes

Alert

You must be on your toes if you want success in your exam.

Out of hand

Uncontrolled

The situation in the flooded area is out of hand.

On the cuff

On credit

He enjoyed his tour more as it was on the cuff.

Once in a blue moon

Very rarely

He visits his home once in a blue moon.

On the cards

Possible or likely

Our visits to London is on the on the cards.

Off color

Sick

Sandeep is feeling off color as he was suffering from viral fever.

Out and Out

Completely

He is lying out and out about his police case.

Out of woods

Out of problem

After he gives bribe to the officer, he is out of woods.