Phrases & Expressions

Having the sound of a device or microphone turned off.

• You're on mute, we can't hear you.
• Please stay on mute during the presentation.

Available to be bought or used.

• What's on offer today?
• There are lots of activities on offer at the summer camp.

Intentionally; not by accident.

• He did it on purpose.
• I didn't break it on purpose.

Exactly at the specified time; punctually.

• He arrived at 7 on the dot.
• Please be there at 9 on the dot.

Used to introduce a contrasting idea.

• It's expensive, but on the other hand, it's high quality.
• On the other hand, we could just stay home.

Directly above something else and touching it.

• The keys are on top of the fridge.
• She put the books on top of each other.

Old-fashioned or no longer useful because something newer exists.

• This information is out of date.
• These maps are out of date and show roads that no longer exist.

Not working.

• The elevator is out of order.
• The vending machine is out of order.

Too far to reach.

• Keep it out of reach of children.
• That dream is out of reach.

Hidden or no longer able to be seen.

• Out of sight, out of mind.
• Keep the snacks out of sight.