of a

phrase

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?

Examples of of a in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film, billed as a biographical dramedy, tells the story of a chaotic boardroom crisis at OpenAI in November 2023, when co-founder Altman was fired and then re-hired at the AI giant. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Soldiers and family members have told The Associated Press of a failure to recognize the seriousness of injuries, a poor plan to get the wounded to hospitals and red tape that has hindered follow-up care. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Beyond the theatrical and streaming markets, the merger brings CBS News and CNN under the direction of a board that will ensure the editorial independence of each news outlet. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

The Cadogan has the feel of the Downton era but looks like the city home of a much more up-to-date kind of aristocrat—one who dabbles in modern art or works part-time as a furniture buyer, say. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for of a

• brava