on the dot
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 the double
to do something quickly or immediately
on the down-low
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the drum
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the dry
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the edge
in a state of anxiety or excitement
on the edge of one's seat
Completely absorbed and excited, often due to suspense or anticipation
on the face of
based on appearance or obvious facts
on the face of it
Apparently or at first glance
on the flip side
On the other hand or conversely
on the front burner
Given high priority or attention
on the front foot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the game
Actively pursuing a goal or activity
on the go
Actively doing something or traveling from place to place
on the gripping hand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the heels of
immediately after something
on the high rope
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the high ropes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the hoof
done or taken while moving or in progress
on the hook
Tricked or deceived into a situation
on the horn
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the house
provided free of charge
on the hush
done secretly or quietly
on the ladder
advancing in career or social status
on the lam
in hiding to avoid law enforcement
on the level
Honest and truthful in one's words or actions
on the lines of
Similar to or in the style of something
on the mark
Completely accurate or correct
on the mat
facing criticism or judgment
on the money
Completely accurate or correct
on the move
Traveling or in motion from one place to another
on the one hand
Introducing a point in contrast to another
on the other hand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the other side of
in a different situation or location
on the outs
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the outside, looking in
Feeling excluded or separated from a group or activity
on the pill
using birth control pills
on the plus side
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the point of
Very close to doing something
on the prowl
Searching for a romantic or sexual partner
on the pull
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the Q.T.
Secretly or quietly, without others knowing
on the rack
under intense pressure or pain
on the radar
Being considered or noticed
on the rag
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the rails
proceeding smoothly and as planned
on the rampage
Causing destruction or violence in a wild and uncontrolled manner
on the ready
Prepared to act or respond immediately
on the receiving end
receiving criticism or punishment
on the right side of history
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the rise
Increasing in popularity, importance, or amount
on the run
trying to escape or hide from someone
on the same page
Having a shared understanding or agreement
on the skids
Declining or deteriorating rapidly
on the sly
Secretly or stealthily, often to avoid detection
on the spectrum
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the spot
happening or done immediately
on the square
honest and fair in all dealings
on the stocks
in preparation or being developed
on the street
available or known to the public