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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The idea of a bra to relax in seems almost counterintuitive, but, trust us, the best lounge bras easily top the usual two-piece pajama sets and random concert T-shirts in terms of comfort.
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Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
In times of crisis, managers look to senior players to drag others through, but in recent weeks, Walker has become the embodiment of a team that has lost its way.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
While volatility measures the frequency and magnitude of price changes, risk is an entirely different concept: the probability of a permanent loss of value or erosion of an asset’s purchasing power over time.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The movie delves into the unsettling tale of a young woman, Ellen, played by Depp, who becomes the object of obsession for an ancient vampire, Count Orlok.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
In times of crisis, managers look to senior players to drag others through, but in recent weeks, Walker has become the embodiment of a team that has lost its way.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
While volatility measures the frequency and magnitude of price changes, risk is an entirely different concept: the probability of a permanent loss of value or erosion of an asset’s purchasing power over time.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The movie delves into the unsettling tale of a young woman, Ellen, played by Depp, who becomes the object of obsession for an ancient vampire, Count Orlok.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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