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101off-market — ˌoff ˈmarket adjective [only before a noun] FINANCE an off market deal involves buying or selling shares, but not on an official stockmarket: • an off market dealer • The commodities traders were accused of cheating customers through off market… …
102off-site — ˌoff ˈsite adverb away from a particular place of work: • A small team worked off site on the project. compare on site off site adjective : • the off site disposal of harmful waste * * * off site UK US adjective, adverb …
103off one's nut — See: OFF ONE S HEAD …
104off one's trolley — See: OFF ONE S ROCKER …
105off the beaten track — {adv. phr.} Not well known or often used; not gone to or seen by many people; unusual. * /The theater is off the beaten track./ * /We are looking for a vacation spot that is off the beaten track./ Compare: OUT OF THE WAY …
106off the hook — {adv. phr.} Out of trouble; out of an awkward or embarrassing situation. * /Thelma found she had made two dates for the same night; she asked Sally to get her off the hook by going out with one of the boys./ …
107off one's nut — See: OFF ONE S HEAD …
108off one's trolley — See: OFF ONE S ROCKER …
109off the beaten track — {adv. phr.} Not well known or often used; not gone to or seen by many people; unusual. * /The theater is off the beaten track./ * /We are looking for a vacation spot that is off the beaten track./ Compare: OUT OF THE WAY …
110off the hook — {adv. phr.} Out of trouble; out of an awkward or embarrassing situation. * /Thelma found she had made two dates for the same night; she asked Sally to get her off the hook by going out with one of the boys./ …
