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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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The offer applies to six entrees, including a Classic Cheeseburger, Bubba’s Bacon Burger, Bacon Chicken Mac-n-Cheese, Grilled Chicken Salad, Chicken Tender Salad and a 12-inch pizza; each served with a choice of a Coca-Cola product, ice tea or coffee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Mavericks will soon ask the city of Dallas, and its taxpayers, for free money in an effort to make owner Patrick Dumont’s vision of a new resort/arena in downtown Dallas a reality.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The offer applies to six entrees, including a Classic Cheeseburger, Bubba’s Bacon Burger, Bacon Chicken Mac-n-Cheese, Grilled Chicken Salad, Chicken Tender Salad and a 12-inch pizza; each served with a choice of a Coca-Cola product, ice tea or coffee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Mavericks will soon ask the city of Dallas, and its taxpayers, for free money in an effort to make owner Patrick Dumont’s vision of a new resort/arena in downtown Dallas a reality.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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