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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Plank by pine plank, the framing of a round barn emerges.
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
The legislator allegedly sponsored a resolution that recommended the county executive set aside assessment values in favor of a 15% flat rate increase of the 2019 tax assessment rates, according to the lawsuit.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
Other video clips captured demonstrations across different parts of Tehran, including footage showing protesters attacking and damaging the car of a cleric aligned with the regime.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
The legislator allegedly sponsored a resolution that recommended the county executive set aside assessment values in favor of a 15% flat rate increase of the 2019 tax assessment rates, according to the lawsuit.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
Other video clips captured demonstrations across different parts of Tehran, including footage showing protesters attacking and damaging the car of a cleric aligned with the regime.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Of a.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20a. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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