one-shot |
a publication, performance, or the like that is intended for one time only. [4 definitions] |
one-sided |
advantageous to one side or position. [3 definitions] |
ones place |
in mathematics, the place one to the left of the decimal point of a number. |
one-step |
a ballroom dance that consists of an unbroken series of quick walking steps and is danced to ragtime music. [3 definitions] |
one-time |
former. [2 definitions] |
one-to-one |
matching or corresponding, as each element of one set with a specific element of another. |
one-track |
concerned exclusively with one idea, topic, or the like. [2 definitions] |
one-two |
in boxing, a sequence of two punches, such as a quick jab with the left fist followed immediately by a hard punch with the right. |
one-up |
to surpass (someone) in order not to be bettered or lose face. |
one-upmanship |
the method, practice, or habit of always trying to surpass or gain an advantage over others so as not to be bettered. |
one-way |
proceeding in or restricting motion to a single direction. [3 definitions] |
on fire |
burning; in flames. [3 definitions] |
on foot |
by walking. |
ongoing |
existing continuously from some time in the past into the present. |
on guard |
alert and prepared. |
on hand |
readily available. |
on her beam-ends |
of a ship, tipping so far to one side as to be nearly capsizing. |
on hold |
waiting to complete a telephone call. |
on ice |
(informal) in reserve. |
onion |
a round, sharp-tasting bulb used extensively in cooking and as a flavoring. [2 definitions] |
onionskin |
a translucent paper, often used for typing. |