Miscellaneous things.
In the attic there is a box full of odds and ends.
To be crazy.
He's off his rocker if he thinks that I'm going to help him move again.
Without preparation; impromptu
At the awards ceremony his speech was completely off the cuff.
Inaccurate, wrong.
The vice president's comments on the war are consistently off the mark.
Without great thought, investigation or any sort of preparation.
Off the top of my head, I can't think of anyone who is a better painter than Max.
On a streak of continuous progress or success.
The team is on a roll. They've won five games in a row.
Anxious, tense, nervous or irritable
I've really been on edge lately. I think I've been drinking too much coffee.
Alert, prepared, ready, or attentive.
In this job things happen so fast that you always have to be on you toes.
Not the main priority; inactive; on hold.
I've put that project on the back burner until I have a little more time.
Broken, out of order, inoperative (electronic or mechanical devices).
The freezer in on blink again. Everything has thawed out or melted.
Exactly, precisely.
We're meeting at 11:00, on the button.
Exactly, precisely.
The meeting starts at 11:00, on the button.
To be undecided.
I am still on the fence about which job to take.
Honest, sincere and straightforward
I wouldn't trust Miguel. He may seem like he's on the level, but he's really not.
At risk; in danger.
I really need to do well on this project because my job is on the line.
The particular person seems more aggressive and mean than he really is.
Don't worry about the boss. His bark is worse than his bite.
To keep a secret; to not reveal a secret.
My lips are sealed. I won't tell anyone about it.
Inappropriate, improper, wrong.
Max was really out of line when he asked the woman how much she weighed.
Unexpectedly; without warning; suddenly.
Out of the blue Max asked Mary for a divorce.
Impossible; not worth even considering.
We have no money. A new car is out of the question at this point.
Unemployed.
I'm out of work at the moment.
