English · Phrasal verb Attested

start on

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To criticize.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phê bình

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Don't start on her about that again!

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 begin using (something); to set about on a task; to be initiated to begin using.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đầu sử dụng thứ gì đó

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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 instigated to talk about, rant or complain regarding a frequent topic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đầu nói về một chủ đề thường xuyên

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Sources & notes

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

What does “start on” mean?

To criticize.

Is “start on” formal or informal?

start on is generally informal.

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