on the run
trying to escape or hide from someone
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on the run
Moving from place to place and hiding from the authorities; said specially of rebels.
on the same page
Having a shared understanding or agreement
on the shelf
Unused or postponed, often indefinitely
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 starboard beam
A distant point out at sea on the right-hand side, and at right angles to the keel.
on the statute book
Included among the laws of the nation : the statute book is the whole body of the laws.
on the stocks
in preparation or being developed
on the street
available or known to the public
on the streets
homeless or living without a fixed address
on the table
Available for discussion or consideration
on the television
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
on the tiles
Out all night "on the spree," or carousing,—in allusion to the London cats on their amatory excursions. See CATERWAULING.
on the toss of a coin
made by chance or impulse
on the trot
doing something continuously without a break
on the up
improving or becoming more successful
on the up-and-up
Honest and legitimate in all aspects
on the uptake
quick to understand or respond
on the wagon
not drinking alcohol after a period of heavy drinking
on the wall
Written or displayed publicly
on the wane
Declining or decreasing in power, influence, or popularity
on the war-path
Looking for one's adver- sary with every intention of catching him; thoroughly roused or incensed.
on the warpath
Acting aggressively or seeking to confront someone
on the way
happening or done during a journey or process
on the weather beam
On that side of a ship which faces the wind. To kick the beam. See KICK.
on the whole
Generally or overall, considering all aspects
on the wing
About to leave. Young (Night Thoughts, yii) speaks of "restless Hope, for ever on the wing.
on the wrong side of history
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on the wrong side of the blanket
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on their own
Independently, without help or guidance
on thin ice
In a precarious or risky situation
on this score
in this respect or matter
on thorns
In a state of painful anxiety and suspense; fearful that something is going wrong (cp. TENTERHOOKS).
on time
At the scheduled or expected moment
on top
in a position of power or success
on top of
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on top of something
in addition to something
on top of the world
Ecstatic.
on track
Making progress as planned
on TV
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
on velvet
in a very comfortable or prosperous situation
on what score
For what reason or basis
on with you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on yer bike
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
on your bike
Go away.
on your own
Without help or support from others
Once a drunkard always a drunkard. (Strauss, 1994 p. 771)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Once a gentleman, always a gentleman. (Charles Dickens)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
once a month
happening or done one time every month
Once a thief always a thief. (Strauss, 1994 p. 771)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
once a week
happening or done one time every week
once a year
happening one time every year
once a(n) _, always a(n) _
A person's character or behavior remains constant over time
once again
Happening or done another time
once and for all
Finally and completely, putting an end to all debate or uncertainty
once bitten, twice shy
Having been hurt once, someone is more cautious next time.