on someone's account
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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
on the dot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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 loose
Free to move or act without restriction
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