Over the counter adverb phrase adjective phrase
Drugs sold in pharmacy can be bought without a prescription
You can buy over-the-counter medicines to stop diarrhea.
When I have a blocked nose, I would prefer to buy a nasal spray over the counter at the pharmacy rather than see the doctor.
My mom used over-the-counter remedies to treat my cough.
Stocks do not appear in an official stock exchange list
Buying over-the-counter stocks can make great profits but it's also very risky.
1. To make an inventory
2. To carefully think about something before making a decision
Adjective phrase over-the-counter is attested from 1875, originally of stocks and shares.
If you fall for someone's trick the first time then they are at fault.
Are you going to mess with me again? Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.