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English Slang and Idioms

This dictionary is a comprehensive and in-depth look at all the slang, vulgarisms, curses, and insults, plus idioms, expressions, and a lot more, available in English. As always with slang, be careful using what you hear; it may not work quite the way you expect.

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off the hook
adj. not at risk anymore; not obligated or required to do something anymore

oh shit
exclam. a strong expression of shock and fear. 1. Oh shit, I forgot my wallet.

OJ
abbr. orange juice

old school
adj. old fashioned; out of date; behind the times

on the hop
idiom. not ready; unprepared; occupied; busy

on the rocks
n. an alcoholic drink with ice cubes added. 1. Scotch on the rocks, please.

one-off
adj. made, done, or happening only one time

one-off
n. something done or happening only one time; something unique

oreo
n. black person who adopts the lifestyle, attitudes, and such of White people

O-sign
n. comatose patient with his mouth agape

OTOH
abbr. on the other hand

out
v. reveal somebody as a homosexual

out of pocket
adj. from one's own resources

out of the loop
idiom. not involved; disconnected; unaware of what is going on

over-the-top
adj. excessive; unnecessary; exaggerated

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