| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| odd one |
(See the odd one)
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| odds and ends |
small pieces that are not used, tie up loose ends
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When you build the fence, save the odds and ends to make toys.
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| odds-on favorite |
(See the odds-on favorite)
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| of course you can |
you can do it; yes, you can
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"I can't read this fat book." "Of course you can, Johnny."
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| of the lot |
of the group, of the bunch
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This rug is the best of the lot. It's nicer than the others.
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| of two minds |
having two opinions, mixed feelings
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Speaking of abortion, I'm of two minds: pro choice and pro life.
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| off |
sour, spoiled
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The cream tastes a bit off. I think we should buy fresh cream.
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| off-beat |
different, unusual
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His condo has an off-beat design. There's a shower in the kitchen.
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| off color |
bad, dirty, impolite
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His wife gets so embarrassed when he tells an off-color joke.
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| off key (music) |
not at the right pitch, not in tune
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He has a beautiful voice, but wasn't he singing a bit off key?
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