on cloud seven
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
on course
proceeding as planned
on demand
Provided or done when requested
on edge
Feeling anxious or nervous
on end
continuously or without stopping
on eternal patrol
Dead, usually referring to a submerged submarine crew
on file
officially recorded or documented
on fire
Performing exceptionally well
on good terms
Having a friendly and harmonious relationship
on hand
Available or ready to be used
on hold
Delayed or paused temporarily
on ice
postponed or suspended temporarily
on in years
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on its merits
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on notice
Officially warned or informed of a problem or issue
on one's bill
At one's own expense
on one's deathbed
at the end of one's life
on one's feet
able to support oneself financially
on one's head
completely one's responsibility
on one's high horse
Behaving in a superior or haughty manner
on one's last legs
Very weak or close to failing
on one's lonesome
Alone, without companions or assistance
on one's mind
Thoughts or concerns that someone is currently thinking about
on one's tod
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on one's toes
Fully alert and ready to act quickly
on one's watch
During one's period of responsibility or leadership
on opposite sides of the barricades
Completely opposed in views or goals
on pins and needles
Feeling extremely anxious or nervous
on purpose
Intentionally or deliberately
on second thought
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on sight
immediately, without hesitation
on solid ground
In a stable or secure situation
on someone's account
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on someone's dime
At someone else's expense
on someone's doorstep
in someone's immediate area or responsibility
on someone's hands
To be someone's responsibility
on someone's radar
Being considered or noticed by someone
on steroids
Exaggerated or intensified to a great degree
on strike
refusing to work due to a dispute
on stun
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on sufferance
Tolerated or allowed to remain, but not welcomed or valued.
on talking terms
in a relationship where people communicate with each other
on tenterhooks
In a state of anxious suspense or uncertainty
on the anvil
Being shaped or formed, often in a difficult or challenging way
on the back foot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the back of
as a result of something's success
on the ball
Performing well and being in control of a situation
on the beach
unemployed or retired
on the boob
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the bounce
happening immediately after something else
on the brain
Preoccupying one's thoughts
on the breadline
Living in poverty with barely enough money for basic needs
on the bubble
At risk of being eliminated or removed
on the canvas
being considered or discussed
on the cards
Likely.
on the clock
working and being paid for one's time
on the cuff
done spontaneously without preparation
on the cusp
At the point of transition or on the verge of something
on the cutting room floor
Rejected or discarded, often due to being unnecessary or unwanted.
on the debit side
As a disadvantage or negative aspect