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 move was a startling acknowledgement of a reality that has swallowed a television news business that once sat atop America’s media hierarchy.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Last week, President Emmanuel Macron said France would help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future Palestinian state, part of a broader effort to promote a two-state solution.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
Spunky plaid bows paired with shiny oversized red pom pom sprays and glittery curly stems can be intertwined with playful ornaments such as lollipops, macaroons, candy canes or a pinkish lavender poodle to enhance the whimsical feel of a tree's decor.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
Crucially, the brunette Johnson had a healthy glow for the event, lest her choice of a shiny, pale material wash her out.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Last week, President Emmanuel Macron said France would help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future Palestinian state, part of a broader effort to promote a two-state solution.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
Spunky plaid bows paired with shiny oversized red pom pom sprays and glittery curly stems can be intertwined with playful ornaments such as lollipops, macaroons, candy canes or a pinkish lavender poodle to enhance the whimsical feel of a tree's decor.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
Crucially, the brunette Johnson had a healthy glow for the event, lest her choice of a shiny, pale material wash her out.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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