| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| off your high horse |
(See get off your high horse)
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| off your rocker |
crazy, not rational, around the bend
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You gave away your piano? You're off your rocker!
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| offer I couldn't refuse |
(See an offer I couldn't refuse)
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| offhand |
casual, without much thought, off the cuff
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I didn't think before I spoke. It was an offhand remark.
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| offside (hockey) |
going into the opponent's zone ahead of the puck
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Wayne scored a beautiful goal, but Kurri was offside on the play.
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| oh my gosh |
oh no, oh dear, darn, rats
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Oh my gosh! I've lost my keys!
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| oilpatch |
the local oil industry, the oil business
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Calgary's oilpatch does not control the price of oil and gas.
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| okay, OK |
fine, good, cool
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It's okay with me if your friends come to play.
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| okay, OK |
yes, alright
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"Can I borrow your sweater?" "OK - if I can use your cell phone."
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| Old Boys' Club |
a group of wealthy old men with political power
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For City approval, talk to Craig. He's in the Old Boys' Club.
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