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off script
desviarse de un plan o discurso preparado
Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
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off the air
ya no se transmite
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
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off the beaten path
hacer algo inusual u original
Meaning
doing something unusual or original
Example
Her ideas are always **off the beaten path**.
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off the beaten track
en un lugar no visitado por muchas personas; remoto o inusual
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
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off the cuff
hablar o actuar sin preparación
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation
Example
He gave an **off the cuff** remark that impressed everyone.
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off the hook
estar libre de culpa o responsabilidad por algo
Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
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off the rails
volverse incontrolado o caótico
Meaning
to become uncontrolled or chaotic
Example
After his friend moved away, his life went **off the rails**.
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off the top of my head
sin mucho pensamiento o preparación
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
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off the top of one's head
decir algo sin pensarlo cuidadosamente o comprobarlo
Meaning
to say something without thinking carefully or checking
Example
**Off the top of my head**, I think there are five options.
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off the top of your head
decir algo sin pensar profundamente ni prepararse
Meaning
to say something without deep thinking or preparation
Example
I can’t remember the exact number **off the top of my head**.
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off the wall
inusual o poco convencional
Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
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off to a flying start
comenzar algo, como un viaje, con mucho éxito
Meaning
to begin something, like a journey, very successfully
Example
Our trip was **off to a flying start** with perfect weather.
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offbeat
inusual; diferente de la norma
Meaning
unusual; different from the norm
Example
His **offbeat** sense of humor makes everyone laugh.
phrasal-verb
offer help
ofrecer ayuda cuando alguien está luchando
Meaning
to volunteer to assist someone kindly
Example
It’s thoughtful to **offer help** when someone is struggling.
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offline mode
un estado de estar desconectado de Internet o no disponible
Meaning
a state of being disconnected from the internet or unavailable
Example
He’s been in **offline mode** all weekend, not answering any messages.
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offstage
fuera de la atención pública o en la vida privada
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
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old buddy old pal
Una forma cariñosa de referirse a un amigo de toda la vida.
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
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old flame
una persona con la que uno tuvo una relación romántica en el pasado
Meaning
a person one had a romantic relationship with in the past
Example
He met his **old flame** at the reunion.
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old friend
un amigo que conoces desde hace mucho tiempo
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
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old friends are gold
los viejos amigos son preciosos y valiosos
Meaning
old friends are precious and valuable
Example
I always say, **old friends are gold**.
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Old hat
Algo que está pasado de moda o ya no es interesante
Meaning
Something that is outdated or no longer interesting
Example
That style is **old hat** now—no one wears it anymore.
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Old school
Tener ideas o valores tradicionales; no moderno
Meaning
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
Example
My father still prefers handwritten letters; he’s really **old school**.
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olive branch
un gesto de paz o reconciliación
Meaning
a gesture of peace or reconciliation
Example
The president extended an **olive branch** by inviting his rival to the summit.
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On a shoestring budget
Vivir o hacer algo con muy poco dinero.
Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.