Odd man out

An unusual person, a person who is different, a person who is left out of a group for some reason.The boy is always the odd man out at the park.

Ocean(s) of (something)

A very large amount of something.There was oceans of food at the party.

On (someone’s) doorstep

In someone's care, as someone's responsibility.The responsibility for feeding the extra staff suddenly arrived on my doorstep.

On (someone`s) case

Making demands or criticizing someone, being an annoyance or bother to someone.The mother is always on her son's case to make him clean his room.

On (someone’s) behalf

Acting as someone's agent, acting for the benefit of someone.I was able to sign for the registered letter on my wife's behalf.

On (someone`s) back

Making demands or criticizing someone, being an annoyance or bother to someone.My boss has been on my back all week trying to get me to finish... Read more →

On one`s shoulders

One`s responsibility."Please don`t try to put the failure of your business on my shoulders."

On one’s person

Carried with someone.The criminal had a knife on his person when he was arrested.

On one’s own time

During one's personal time, not while one is at work.The employees must make their personal phone calls on their own time.

On one’s own

By oneself.The young girl has been on her own since she finished high school.