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Englishmore something than one bargained for
Meaning: More than one expected.
Example: “The cheap apartment came with more problems than we bargained for.”
Origin: "Bargain for" means to negotiate for or expect as part of a deal. Getting more than one bargained for, usually trouble, is common from the 19th century.
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- not worth a red cent Worthless.
- not worth the paper it's printed on Worthless.
- odd man out The person who is left out; the person who doesn't fit in.
- odds and ends Small items that are left over, don't match, or are missing a mate.
- off one's rocker Out of one's mind; slightly crazy.
- off the beaten path Off the road or way that is most often chosen by other people.
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