(idiomatic, formulaic) A minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform.

(title) Officer. / Office.

(idiomatic, informal) A very long time; a period regarded as too long.

Abbreviation of office. / Abbreviation of offence. / Abbreviation of offender.

(idiomatic, colloquial): To take a premature or ill-considered action.

Very nearly; imminent; close.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see off, top, head. / (idiomatic) In an extemporaneous manner; without careful thought, preparation, or investigation.

(transitive, idiomatic) To treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.

Alternative form of love apple

(idiomatic) To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction, especially with another person; to scold or rebuke someone.