on a day-to-day basis
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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on a dime
to turn or stop suddenly
on a first-name basis
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on a full stomach
feeling content and satisfied
on a kick
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on a lark
done spontaneously or on a whim
on a losing wicket
In a situation that is likely to end in failure
on a plate
Given or presented very easily
on a regular basis
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on a shoestring
with very limited financial resources
on a silver platter
Given or presented something easily or with little effort required
on a sixpence
To turn one's life around completely
on a tear
doing something very successfully or enthusiastically
on a whim
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on account
A commercial phrase imply- ing "in part payment for." On the account was an old pirates' phrase for sailing a-pirating.
on account of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on acid
perceiving something in a distorted or exaggerated way
on all fours
in a position on hands and knees
on an irregular basis
Not at regular times or intervals
on and off
Intermittently or at irregular intervals
on another note
Changing to a different subject
on average
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on bad terms
Not having a good relationship with someone
on behalf of somebody
Acting as a representative for someone
on blast
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on board
supporting or participating in a project
on both sides
on two opposing sides of an issue or situation
on cloud nine
Very happy.
on cloud seven
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on course
proceeding as planned
on demand
Provided or done when requested
on earth
used to emphasize a question or statement
on edge
Feeling anxious or nervous
on end
continuously or without stopping
on end
Erect; also, in succession, without a break, as "he'll go on talking for days on end.
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 holiday
taking a break from work or daily activities for leisure
on ice
postponed or suspended temporarily
on in years
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on its last legs
Moribund; obsolete; ready to fall out of cognisance. Show a leg, there!
on its merits
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on Monday
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
on my own
independently, without help from others
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 own hook
On one's own responsi- bility or account. An angler's phrase.
on one's tod
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on one's toes
Fully alert and ready to act quickly