Out in the cold

Alone, not included.I was left out in the cold after my friends went to the movie without me.

Out in left field

Far from the right answer.The man's question was out in left field. He did not know what we were talking about.

Out in force

Appearing in great numbers.The volunteers were out in force all weekend trying to collect money for the new hospital.

Out front

To be in the front of one's house."My bicycle is out front," said the young boy.

Out from under (someone or something)

To be free and clear of someone or something.My friend is out from under the control of her older sister who has gone to live in a different... Read more →

Out cold

To be unconscious, to have fainted.The patient was out cold when the nurse went to check on him.

Open (something) up open up (something)

To unwrap something.The little boy was laughing as he opened his birthday presents up.

Once again

Again, one more time, once more.I tried once again to phone my boss at his home .

Open (someone’s) eyes to (something)

To make someone become aware of something.The scandal opened our eyes to the problems that can occur in a large company.

An open secret

A secret that so many people know about that it is no longer a secret.It is an open secret that I will be leaving my company next month.