oh for
The phrase "oh for" is versatile, used to express desires, frustrations, or failures in various contexts, including sports and everyday conversation.
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Definition
B2Everyday Conversation
(poetic, humorous)An exclamation used to express a strong wish or longing for something.
Example
- Oh for a bit of sunshine on this rainy day!
C1Regional Dialect
(regional, informal)Used to emphasize an adjective, similar to 'how' or 'what a,' often influenced by Scandinavian languages.
Example
- Oh for cute! Look at that puppy!
C1Sports
(technical, informal)Describes a situation where a player fails to achieve a specific task or goal.
Example
- Jones has gone oh for in his scoring opportunities this season.
B2General Usage
(informal)Indicates support or favor for something.
Example
- Oh for the team! Let's give it our best effort.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "oh for":