of a
idiom
US, informal
—used to indicate that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing
her idiot of a husband
It is not that much of a problem.
It wasn't that difficult of a shot.
How big of a piece do you want?
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That reduces the efficiency of a quick sale to improve compliance, as only a third of the profit made will be included in the current year calculation.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Its textured design adds dimension to any space, whether draped over the couch or hanging on a rung of a decorative ladder.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Eating a bagel for breakfast, rather than lunch or dinner, can cut down your chances of a glucose spike.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Hong Kong is routinely ranked one of the world’s most expensive property markets, where a tiny apartment far from the city center can still eat up half of a monthly salary – making these public housing units deeply desirable.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Its textured design adds dimension to any space, whether draped over the couch or hanging on a rung of a decorative ladder.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Eating a bagel for breakfast, rather than lunch or dinner, can cut down your chances of a glucose spike.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Hong Kong is routinely ranked one of the world’s most expensive property markets, where a tiny apartment far from the city center can still eat up half of a monthly salary – making these public housing units deeply desirable.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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