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on the tip of one's tongueKnown but not quite remembered.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 vergeVery near or close.Rate it:

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on the warpathVery angry or upset.Rate it:

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on the wrong side of historyHaving policies or practices that are perceived as not progressive or enlightened; behaving in a manner that reflects out-of-date or disapproved opinions.Rate it:

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on tiptoeWe crept out on tiptoe so as not to wake the children.Rate it:

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on-the-spotIn the right place at this very moment.Rate it:

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once in a blue moonVery rarely; very infrequently.Rate it:

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one after the otherOne by one; singularly; not occurring all at the same time (of a person or thing).Rate it:

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one can't hold two watermelons in one handdo not attempt to take on more than you can handleRate it:

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one candle short of a boxnot bright; stupidRate it:

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one could do it in one's sleepSaid of something that can be done very easily.Rate it:

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one should be so luckyIt is highly doubtful: indicating that something is not likely to happen to the person specified.Rate it:

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one swallow doesn't a spring makeAlternative form of one swallow does not a summer make.Rate it:

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one swallow doesn't a summer makeAlternative form of one swallow does not a summer make.Rate it:

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one swallow doesn't make a summerOne sighting or instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend.Rate it:

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one word leads to anotherSaid of a conversation which suddenly develops in a way that was not planned or anticipated by any of the people involved, sometimes in a positive context, but especially of an escalating argument.Rate it:

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one's blood is upOne is very angry.Rate it:

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one's heart in one's mouthvery scaredRate it:

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one's left nutA very high price to be willing to pay for something; usually used after the verb give.Rate it:

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one-horse townA very small town, especially one of a rural nature and/or offering very few or no attractions.Rate it:

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one-horse townA very small town.Rate it:

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onesie-twosieIndividually or in very small groups, rather in larger batches.Rate it:

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only fools and horses workPhilosophy of life that people who do not look for an easy way of earning a living are foolish.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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oopsie daisySomething you say to a child or someone who has just fallen down as you pick the up to reassure them that they are okay/not hurt. It also alerts the person that you are going to pick them up.Rate it:

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open someone's eyesTo become or be made aware of something that was not known or fully understood before.Rate it:

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opibus maxime florereto be very rich; to be in a position of affluence.Rate it:

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orphan drugBut which is not manufactured or marketed because the demand is insufficient to cover the costs of supply.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 loudUsing the voice; not silently; aloud.Rate it:

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out of characterNot in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.Rate it:

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out of dateNot current, outmoded, out of style, or too old to be used.Rate it:

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out of itDisoriented; not thinking clearly.Rate it:

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out of itNot participating in some trend or group.Rate it:

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out of kilterDisturbed; out of order; not working or adjusted properly.Rate it:

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out of one's mindTemporarily mentally unstable; very distressed.Rate it:

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out of one's wayNot in the direct route that one would normally use.Rate it:

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out of placeNot in the proper situation or arrangement, or inappropriate for the circumstances.Rate it:

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out of placeShe comes in out of the storm with not a hair out of place.Rate it:

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out of sightNot accessible to view.Rate it:

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out of the loopNot informed up to date; current; not kept part of the discussion.Rate it:

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out of the loopNot privy to informationRate it:

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out of the pictureNot included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation.Rate it:

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out of the pictureNot suiting or attuned to the situation; incongruous.Rate it:

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out of the wayNot obstructing or hindering; not in the way.Rate it:

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out of touchNo longer conversant with facts; not aware or realistic.Rate it:

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out of wedlockOf parents not legally married.Rate it:

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out of whackNot in proper alignment.Rate it:

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out of whackNot in proper balance; unbalanced.Rate it:

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