omega

Related to omega: Omega 3, Omega 6

alpha and omega

The beginning and the end; the entirety of something. (Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.) In order to do well on the exam, you need to know the alpha and omega of the textbook.

See also: alpha, and, omega

omega male

1. The male occupying the lowest position in the social hierarchy of an animal group. Emerging research on animal groups suggests that omega males may have more complex roles than previously thought.

2. A man who feels powerless and, as a result, does not actively work toward improving his life. He's a real omega male—he's unemployed, single, and miserable, and not doing anything to change that.

alpha and omega

both the beginning and the end; the essentials, from the beginning to the end; everything, from the beginning to the end. He was forced to learn the alpha and omega of corporate law in order to even talk to the lawyers. He loved her deeply. She was his alpha and omega.

See also: alpha, and, omega

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

alpha and omega

The beginning and the end, the first and the last, as in She had to master the alpha and omega of the new computer program before she could even begin . This idiom and its meaning, based on the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, appears in the New Testament (Revelation 1:8): "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord," where it is repeated three more times.

See also: alpha, and, omega

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

alpha and omega

1 the beginning and the end. 2 the essence or most important features.

Alpha and omega are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Christians use the phrase as a title for Jesus Christ, taking it from Revelation 1:8: ‘I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord’.

2 1994 BBC Holidays At Cambridge…you'll find the alpha and omega of American academic life: historic Harvard and space-age MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

See also: alpha, and, omega

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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The sum of something, the beginning and the end, symbolized by the first (alpha) and last (omega) letters of the Greek alphabet. The Book of Revelation (1:8) states: “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord.” The modern equivalent is a to z. See also from soup to nuts.

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释义	omega Related to omega: Omega 3, Omega 6 alpha and omega The beginning and the end; the entirety of something. (Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.) In order to do well on the exam, you need to know the alpha and omega of the textbook. See also: alpha, and, omega omega male 1. The male occupying the lowest position in the social hierarchy of an animal group. Emerging research on animal groups suggests that omega males may have more complex roles than previously thought. 2. A man who feels powerless and, as a result, does not actively work toward improving his life. He's a real omega male—he's unemployed, single, and miserable, and not doing anything to change that. See also: male, omega Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. alpha and omega both the beginning and the end; the essentials, from the beginning to the end; everything, from the beginning to the end. He was forced to learn the alpha and omega of corporate law in order to even talk to the lawyers. He loved her deeply. She was his alpha and omega. See also: alpha, and, omega McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. alpha and omega The beginning and the end, the first and the last, as in She had to master the alpha and omega of the new computer program before she could even begin . This idiom and its meaning, based on the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, appears in the New Testament (Revelation 1:8): "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord," where it is repeated three more times. See also: alpha, and, omega The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. alpha and omega 1 the beginning and the end. 2 the essence or most important features. Alpha and omega are respectively the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Christians use the phrase as a title for Jesus Christ, taking it from Revelation 1:8: ‘I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord’. 2 1994 BBC Holidays At Cambridge…you'll find the alpha and omega of American academic life: historic Harvard and space-age MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). See also: alpha, and, omega Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary alpha and omega, the The sum of something, the beginning and the end, symbolized by the first (alpha) and last (omega) letters of the Greek alphabet. The Book of Revelation (1:8) states: “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord.” The modern equivalent is a to z. See also from soup to nuts. See also: alpha, and The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: alpha alpha and omega alpha and omega, the fill or kill FOK read (something) cover to cover the whole jimbang the whole jingbang all of (something) all of something References in periodicals archive The second watch is made of stainless steel with the vintage Omega logo. Omega remakes astronaut Speedmaster for aficionados capsules can your intake "Foods rich in omega 3 include oily fish, like salmon, mackerel, herring, trout and fresh tuna, flaxseed and walnuts. These will do a fatty lot of good; Know your fatty acids from your faddy acids? Oil the cogs with these omega basics, says ABI JACKSON When omega 3 is lacking, the body processes less of one of the pairs so the thermostats don't work properly. Your Life: Do you get enough Omega 3? NOT a week goes by it seems without some study or other saying children who up their omega 3 intake are healthier, happier and better behaved. But do you understand what omega 3 is and how it can help you and your family to stay well? KAREN HAMBRIDGE investigates (For a more complete explanation of fat chemistry, see "The Skinny on Fats," Food Processing, July 2002.) Two specific fatty acids in the omega class are proving critical to human health: eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). Nothing fishy about omega oils: omega-group fatty accids, especially EPA and DHA, play essential roles in human health and nutrition But Omega would never have developed into a professional, ecumenical, liturgical company without the support and vision of James P. Making divine dances: what leads choreographers to blend dance and spirituality? below; four artistic directors tell their own stories. And their approaches are as unique as they are. 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Source-Omega Spins Out Dr DHA Concept Over New Book In fact, some doctors even think that the epidemic levels of mental illness in modern societies can be traced back to the omega imbalance in the food supply. Wise up with omega-3: can omega-3 benefit brain health? OMEGA also provides customers with a complete line of data acquisition, electric heating and custom engineered products. OMEGA Engineering, Inc Our commitment to maintaining the leading edge through research development and state-of-the art manufacturing keeps OMEGA firmly at the forefront of technology. OMEGA Engineering, Inc "Several groups are working toward gaining FDA approval for a health claim relative to long-chain omega-3-fortified foods," says Richard Schoenfeld, vice president of oil marketing, Omega Protein, Barrington, Ill. Don't cut the fat! 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