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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Screenshots from a July 28 Instagram video of a cat found hiding in the bottom of a couch after a buyer purchased it off Facebook Marketplace.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
The Mass Ave Indy app was born out of a desire to have a digital presence during Summerfest, the district's annual festival during the third weekend in July.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 9 Aug. 2025
He was convicted of a robbery in Ohio several years ago, but has supported many in his life.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Her organization has started to digitize the narratives of survivors for viewing on YouTube and other social media platforms with the help of a new generation.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
The Mass Ave Indy app was born out of a desire to have a digital presence during Summerfest, the district's annual festival during the third weekend in July.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 9 Aug. 2025
He was convicted of a robbery in Ohio several years ago, but has supported many in his life.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Her organization has started to digitize the narratives of survivors for viewing on YouTube and other social media platforms with the help of a new generation.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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