on the cards
Likely.
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on the cards
Likely to happen, projected, and talked about as likely to occur. This phrase may have allusion to the programme or card of the races, but is more likely to derive from fortune-telling by cards.
on the clock
working and being paid for one's time
on the cross
dishonestly
on the cross
Not "on the square," not straightforward. To get anything "on the cross" is to get it unfairly or dishonestly.
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 face of it
To all appearance; in the literal sense of the words. That puts a new face on the matter. Said when fresh evidence has been produced, or something has happened which sets the case in a new light and makes it look different.
on the flip side
On the other hand or conversely
on the floor
unconscious or defeated
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 ground
physically present in a location
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 internet
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
on the job
Having sex.
on the ladder
advancing in career or social status
on the lam
in hiding to avoid law enforcement
on the left
located on the left side
on the level
Honest and truthful in one's words or actions
on the level
Honest and sincere in whatever one is doing or saying. A term from Free- masonry.
on the line
Said of a picture that at the Royal Academy is hung in a position that places its centre about the level of the specta- tor's eye.
on the lines of
Similar to or in the style of something
on the loose
Free to move or act without restriction
on the loose
Dissolute (which is dis-solutus). Living on the loose is leading a dissolute life.
on the make
Looking after one's own personal advantage; intent on the "main chance.
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 nail
At once; without hesitation; as, "to pay down on the nail." In O'Keefe's Recollections we are told that in the centre of Limerick Exchange is a pillar with a circular plate of copper about 3 ft.
on the nod
On credit. To get a thing on the nod is to get it without paying for it at the time— and often without any definite intention of paying for it at all. The phrase is from the auction-room; one buys articles by a mere nod of the head to the clerk, and the formalities are attended to later.
on the nose
exactly right or accurate
on the nose
An American expression mean- ing exactly on time. It originated in the broadcasting studio, where the producer, when signalling to the performers, puts his finger on his nose when the programme is running to schedule time.
on the one hand
Introducing a point in contrast to another
on the other bus
Homosexual.
on the other hand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the other hand
A phrase used in the presentation of a case meaning "from that point of view," as opposed to the point of view already mentioned.
on the other side
in a different situation or location