Part 13 Flashcards
Now and then (or again)
Occasionally.
Now or never
Something that should be done now or it will never be done.
Off colour
Unwell.
Off one’s rocker
Crazy; demented; out of one’s mind; in a confused or befuddled state of mind; senile.
Off to a flying start
Something that is immediately successful or has begun well.
Old hand
Person with a lot of experience in something.
Old school
Holding ideas that were popular and important in the past but which are no longer so.
On the ball
When someone understands the situation well or is doing well.
On the brain
Thinking or talking about something constantly.
On the rocks
Relationship experiencing problems.
On time
Not being late or something happening at the expected time.
Once in a blue moon
Happens very rarely or once in a lifetime.
Once upon a time
Something that happened a long time ago.
Only time will tell
The truth, answer or result, will be revealed at some future point.
Out of the blue
Appear suddenly from nowhere and without warning.
Out of the red
No longer in debt.
Out of time
No time left to do something or a set time has been reached.
Paint the town red
Go out and have a really good time at a party.
Pass with flying colours
Pass with a high score.
Penny for your thoughts
A way of asking what someone is thinking.
