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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Minutes were going to be hard for Vazquez to earn at Real Madrid
With Trent Alexander-Arnold signed from Liverpool as part of a pretty much free transfer, minutes were always going to be hard for Vazquez to earn at Real Madrid moving forward.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Quebrada’s upcoming film tells the story of a married woman, Cecilia, who faces silent grief after her lover’s sudden death, mourning in secret amid normal life.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2025
From career-defining moments to the evolution of sports and culture, this conversation will go beyond stats and highlights to uncover the mindset, challenges, and legacy of a true game-changer.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Quebrada’s upcoming film tells the story of a married woman, Cecilia, who faces silent grief after her lover’s sudden death, mourning in secret amid normal life.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2025
From career-defining moments to the evolution of sports and culture, this conversation will go beyond stats and highlights to uncover the mindset, challenges, and legacy of a true game-changer.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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