Office politics
The competition between various groups in a company.I do not like the office politics in my company.
Off to one side
Beside something, moved away from something.We will put the chair off to one side while we decide what to do with it.
Off to a running start
A good and fast beginning.We were off to a running start with our preparations for the autumn festival.
Off to a bad start
To start something under bad circumstances.The production of the play was off to a bad start when the lights did not work.
Off the wall
Odd/silly/unusual.The recent remarks by our boss were off the wall.
Off the mark
Not quite exactly right.The cost estimate for the new train station was off the mark.
Off the hook
Out of trouble or free from an embarrassing situation.I am off the hook now and I will not have to worry about the problem anymore.
Off the cuff
Not prepared in advance (used when you are talking).My father made a few remarks off the cuff when he was accepting the award from his company.
Off the beaten track
Not well known or often used, unusual.Last night, we went to a small restaurant that was off the beaten track.
Off the beam
Wrong or mistaken.What the man said about the new policy was off the beam and should be ignored by everybody.