Other things being equal
Only if other factors remain unchanged.Other things being equal, I think that the new school policy will be a success.
The other side of the tracks
The poorer/richer section of a town (the opposite place from where you are).The girl came from the other side of the tracks and was not welcome... Read more →
Other fish to fry
Other more important things to do.I think that the man has other fish to fry and will not be happy to continue with his present job.
Open (something) up open up (something)
To reveal the possibilities of something.The departure of the school principal opened his job up to other members of the staff.
On view
Visible, on public display.The new sculptures were on view and everybody in the town could see them.
On vacation
Away from work, taking a vacation.I will be on vacation during the first two weeks of July.
On trial
Being tried in court.The man is on trial for stealing money from his company.
On top of the world
Feeling very good.I was on top of the world after I learned about the scholarship that I had won.
On top of (something/things)
To know all about something, to be up-to-date.My friend reads the newspaper every morning and is on top of the latest news.
On top of (something/things)
Managing very well, in control of things.We can keep on top of our work now that we have someone to help us.