English · Phrasal verb Attested

be on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be ranked at (something), based on polling.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được xếp hạng ở mức nào dựa trên thăm dò

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The Tories are on twenty-five percent in that constituency.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be performative or funny in a wearying manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hài hước một cách mệt mỏi

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be responsible for (something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chịu trách nhiệm về điều gì

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “be on” mean?

To be ranked at (something), based on polling.

Is “be on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.