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

To the delight of a frenzied audience just hours after his home country of England won its quarterfinal match over Norway in the World Cup, Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett (24-4-0) made quick work of Benoit Saint Denis (17-4-0) with a first-round TKO. — W.g. Ramirez, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

In the absence of Alphonso Davies, Eustaquio often wore the armband for Canada as the co-hosts reached the last 16 of a men’s World Cup for the first time in their history. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026

In the 88th minute of a quarterfinal against Belgium on Friday, Spanish defender Pau Cubarsí launched a long-range shot outside the box that Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens blocked but bobbled. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026

For months, many North County leaders have criticized and tried to blunt the impacts of a new state law that overrides local zoning to allow high-rise housing near transit stops. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Rhymes for of a

• brava