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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Consult your pediatrician on how to introduce babies — and babies at risk of a severe allergy — to nuts and other allergens safely.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Many of them took to the roads and rails, freaking out elite and middle-class white Protestants, who generally viewed married, settled life as the foundation of a successful society.
—JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
However, the duo — who will be joined by German drummer Anika Nilles to replace Neil Peart behind his fortress of a kit — are aware of the corrupt industry of people trying to price out fans with inflated ticket costs.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Each one of Ellis’ 13 storage and organization picks help maximize space and will transform your closet into a boutique look without the price of a custom build.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Many of them took to the roads and rails, freaking out elite and middle-class white Protestants, who generally viewed married, settled life as the foundation of a successful society.
—JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
However, the duo — who will be joined by German drummer Anika Nilles to replace Neil Peart behind his fortress of a kit — are aware of the corrupt industry of people trying to price out fans with inflated ticket costs.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Each one of Ellis’ 13 storage and organization picks help maximize space and will transform your closet into a boutique look without the price of a custom build.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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