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Letter: o
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 459 (50 per page)On the hook
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on the hook (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, often followed by for) In debt; obligated to pay or provide; liable; responsible or blamed.
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on the hook (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, often followed by for) In debt; obligated to pay or provide; liable; responsible or blamed.
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On the hop
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on the hop
1. (idiomatic, Ireland) Playing truant from school.
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on the hop
1. (idiomatic, Ireland) Playing truant from school.
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On the horn
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on the horn
1. (idiomatic) On the telephone.
? Let me get on the horn with him and ask.
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on the horn
1. (idiomatic) On the telephone.
? Let me get on the horn with him and ask.
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On the house
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Something which is on the house is offered free of charge, usually in a bar or restaurant.
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The new owner offered us a drink on the house.
Something which is on the house is offered free of charge, usually in a bar or restaurant.
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The new owner offered us a drink on the house.
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On the house
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Something which is on the house is offered free of charge, usually in a bar or restaurant.
on the house (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, of a good or service) free, complimentary
? This voucher entitles you to a free drink on the house.
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The new owner offered us a drink on the house.
Something which is on the house is offered free of charge, usually in a bar or restaurant.
on the house (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, of a good or service) free, complimentary
? This voucher entitles you to a free drink on the house.
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The new owner offered us a drink on the house.
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On the hush-hush
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on the hush-hush (comparative more on the hush-hush, superlative most on the hush-hush)
1. (idiomatic) secretly; in secret
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on the hush-hush (comparative more on the hush-hush, superlative most on the hush-hush)
1. (idiomatic) secretly; in secret
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On the ladder
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on the ladder
1. (idiomatic, UK) figuratively a property ladder, owning property.
? When someone has bought their first house, they have said to have got on the ladder.
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on the ladder
1. (idiomatic, UK) figuratively a property ladder, owning property.
? When someone has bought their first house, they have said to have got on the ladder.
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On the lam
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on the lam (not comparable)
1. Running away, usually from the police; on the run.
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on the lam (not comparable)
1. Running away, usually from the police; on the run.
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On the level
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If you say that someone is on the level, you are referring to an honest and truthful person.
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Tell me straight - is he on the level or not?
If you say that someone is on the level, you are referring to an honest and truthful person.
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Tell me straight - is he on the level or not?
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On the line
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on the line (comparative more on the line, superlative most on the line)
1. On a level with the eye of the observer, as of a picture hung in on a wall.
2. (idiomatic) At risk, as in a contest or enterprise.
? The survival of the company is on the line with this project.
? "I have a stalker, my life is on the line<
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on the line (comparative more on the line, superlative most on the line)
1. On a level with the eye of the observer, as of a picture hung in on a wall.
2. (idiomatic) At risk, as in a contest or enterprise.
? The survival of the company is on the line with this project.
? "I have a stalker, my life is on the line<
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On the loose
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on the loose
1. (idiomatic) Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control.
? There were reports of a giraffe that escaped from the zoo, on the loose in New York.
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on the loose
1. (idiomatic) Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control.
? There were reports of a giraffe that escaped from the zoo, on the loose in New York.
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On the make
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on the make
1. (idiomatic) Actively seeking a romantic encounter or relationship.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) Actively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.
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on the make
1. (idiomatic) Actively seeking a romantic encounter or relationship.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) Actively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.
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On the mend
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If someone or something is on the mend, they are improving after an illness or a difficult period.
on the mend
1. (idiomatic, of persons and their health) Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness.
? My foot is on the mend but it still hurts to walk.
2. (idiomatic, of situations or things) Improving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition.
? Our marriage went through a difficult time, but now it is on the mend.
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My mother caught the 'flu but she's on the mend now.
If someone or something is on the mend, they are improving after an illness or a difficult period.
on the mend
1. (idiomatic, of persons and their health) Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness.
? My foot is on the mend but it still hurts to walk.
2. (idiomatic, of situations or things) Improving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition.
? Our marriage went through a difficult time, but now it is on the mend.
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My mother caught the 'flu but she's on the mend now.
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On the nose
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on the nose (comparative more on the nose, superlative most on the nose)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see on, nose.
2. (idiomatic) Exact; precise; appropriate.
? His estimate that they would consume 23 boxes was on the nose.
3. (idiomatic) Unimaginative; over-literal; lacking nuance.
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on the nose (comparative more on the nose, superlative most on the nose)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see on, nose.
2. (idiomatic) Exact; precise; appropriate.
? His estimate that they would consume 23 boxes was on the nose.
3. (idiomatic) Unimaginative; over-literal; lacking nuance.
? Wea
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On the one hand
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on the one hand (not comparable)
1. (sequence, idiomatic) from one point of view
? On the one hand, it was quite a good bargain, but, on the other hand, do we really need one?
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on the one hand (not comparable)
1. (sequence, idiomatic) from one point of view
? On the one hand, it was quite a good bargain, but, on the other hand, do we really need one?
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On the other hand
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on the other hand (not comparable)
1. (sequence, idiomatic) from another point of view
? Well yes, it was quite a good bargain; on the other hand, do we really need one?
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on the other hand (not comparable)
1. (sequence, idiomatic) from another point of view
? Well yes, it was quite a good bargain; on the other hand, do we really need one?
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On the outs
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on the outs
1. (chiefly US, idiomatic) On unfriendly terms; estranged.
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on the outs
1. (chiefly US, idiomatic) On unfriendly terms; estranged.
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On the pig's back
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A person who is on the pig's back is in a state of luck and everything is going well for them.
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Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back, but the situation has changed greatly.
A person who is on the pig's back is in a state of luck and everything is going well for them.
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Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back, but the situation has changed greatly.
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On the pig's back
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A person who is on the pig's back is in a successful situation and everything is going well for them.
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Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back, but the situation has changed greatly.
A person who is on the pig's back is in a successful situation and everything is going well for them.
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Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back, but the situation has changed greatly.
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On the pill
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on the pill
1. (idiomatic, of a woman) Using oral contraceptives.
? Jane went on the pill when she left for college.
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on the pill
1. (idiomatic, of a woman) Using oral contraceptives.
? Jane went on the pill when she left for college.
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On the plus side
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on the plus side (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Positively; from a favorable view or perspective.
? My boss spilled water all over my keyboard today. On the plus side, it's much cleaner now.
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on the plus side (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Positively; from a favorable view or perspective.
? My boss spilled water all over my keyboard today. On the plus side, it's much cleaner now.
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On the point of
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on the point of
1. (idiomatic) Very nearly; imminent; close.
? The old building seemed to be on the point of collapse.
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on the point of
1. (idiomatic) Very nearly; imminent; close.
? The old building seemed to be on the point of collapse.
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On the prowl
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on the prowl
1. (idiomatic) Hunting or seeking.
? The cat was always on the prowl for bit of string or a dangling shoelace.
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on the prowl
1. (idiomatic) Hunting or seeking.
? The cat was always on the prowl for bit of string or a dangling shoelace.
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On the pull
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on the pull
1. (UK, slang) seeking the intimate company of a member of the opposite sex
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on the pull
1. (UK, slang) seeking the intimate company of a member of the opposite sex
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On the q.t.
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on the Q.T.
1. (idiomatic) Quietly; in a secretive manner; clandestinely.
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on the Q.T.
1. (idiomatic) Quietly; in a secretive manner; clandestinely.
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On the qt
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Something that is done on the QT is done quietly or discreetly.
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They got married on the QT last summer and told nobody.
Something that is done on the QT is done quietly or discreetly.
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They got married on the QT last summer and told nobody.
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On the radar
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on the radar
1. (idiomatic) Likely to happen, or be important in the near future or tending to attract attention.
? After the the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union, space exploration was on the radar of many Americans who had ignored it earlier.
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on the radar
1. (idiomatic) Likely to happen, or be important in the near future or tending to attract attention.
? After the the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union, space exploration was on the radar of many Americans who had ignored it earlier.
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On the rag
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on the rag
1. (idiomatic, vulgar, slang, euphemistic) Menstruating.
2. (idiomatic) In a bad mood.
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on the rag
1. (idiomatic, vulgar, slang, euphemistic) Menstruating.
2. (idiomatic) In a bad mood.
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On the rampage
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on the rampage (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) behaving violently or to riot
? The rioters went on the rampage and wrecked the townhall.
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on the rampage (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) behaving violently or to riot
? The rioters went on the rampage and wrecked the townhall.
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On the receiving end
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on the receiving end (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) being the victim of an unpleasant action
? I have always been on the receiving end of his unpredictable temper.
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on the receiving end (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) being the victim of an unpleasant action
? I have always been on the receiving end of his unpredictable temper.
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On the right track
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on the right track
1. (idiomatic) Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.
? I don't think he has the final answer just yet, but he seems to be on the right track.
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on the right track
1. (idiomatic) Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.
? I don't think he has the final answer just yet, but he seems to be on the right track.
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On the rise
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on the rise (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) rising; becoming greater in number.
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on the rise (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) rising; becoming greater in number.
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On the ropes
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on the ropes (not comparable)
1. (boxing, professional wrestling) Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
? The champ had his opponent on the ropes at the end of the third round and knocked him out in the fourth.
2. (idiomatic, figuratively) Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
? After a good start in the stoc
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on the ropes (not comparable)
1. (boxing, professional wrestling) Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
? The champ had his opponent on the ropes at the end of the third round and knocked him out in the fourth.
2. (idiomatic, figuratively) Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
? After a good start in the stoc
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On the run
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on the run (not generally comparable, comparative more on the run, superlative most on the run)
1. (idiomatic) Fleeing.
? The suspect in the robbery is still on the run.
2. (idiomatic) At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.
? The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run.
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on the run (not generally comparable, comparative more on the run, superlative most on the run)
1. (idiomatic) Fleeing.
? The suspect in the robbery is still on the run.
2. (idiomatic) At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.
? The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run.
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On the safe side
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If you do something to be on the safe side, you do it as a precaution, to avoid any risks.
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I think I locked the door but I'll check again to be on the safe side.
If you do something to be on the safe side, you do it as a precaution, to avoid any risks.
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I think I locked the door but I'll check again to be on the safe side.
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On the same page
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on the same page
1. (idiomatic) In broad agreement or sharing a common general understanding or knowledge (common in office environments).
? I want to make sure we're all on the same page with the game plan for the Acme account.
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on the same page
1. (idiomatic) In broad agreement or sharing a common general understanding or knowledge (common in office environments).
? I want to make sure we're all on the same page with the game plan for the Acme account.
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On the same wavelength
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on the same wavelength (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In rapport or complete accord.
? Luckily, the members of the committee were on the same wavelength, so we didn't have endless discussions about what words meant.
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on the same wavelength (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In rapport or complete accord.
? Luckily, the members of the committee were on the same wavelength, so we didn't have endless discussions about what words meant.
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On the shelf
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on the shelf
1. (idiomatic) Laid aside, unused, abandoned
2. (idiomatic, especially of a woman) unmarried
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on the shelf
1. (idiomatic) Laid aside, unused, abandoned
2. (idiomatic, especially of a woman) unmarried
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On the side of the angels
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on the side of the angels (comparative more on the side of the angels, superlative most on the side of the angels)
1. (idiomatic) Fighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent.
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on the side of the angels (comparative more on the side of the angels, superlative most on the side of the angels)
1. (idiomatic) Fighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent.
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On the skids
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on the skids (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In decline; going downhill; in trouble.
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on the skids (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In decline; going downhill; in trouble.
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On the sly
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If you do something on the sly, you do it secretly or furtively.
on the sly
1. (idiomatic) Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
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He made such quick progress that the others suspected him of having private lessons on the sly.
If you do something on the sly, you do it secretly or furtively.
on the sly
1. (idiomatic) Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
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He made such quick progress that the others suspected him of having private lessons on the sly.
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On the spot
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on the spot
1. (idiomatic) At that very moment; right away.
? He liked the house, so he made an offer on the spot.
2. (idiomatic) Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation.
? All the sudden questions put him on the spot and he had to think quickly.
3. (idiomatic) In a particular place.
? This report comes from our man on the spot
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on the spot
1. (idiomatic) At that very moment; right away.
? He liked the house, so he made an offer on the spot.
2. (idiomatic) Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation.
? All the sudden questions put him on the spot and he had to think quickly.
3. (idiomatic) In a particular place.
? This report comes from our man on the spot
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On the spur of the moment
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on the spur of the moment
1. (idiomatic) On very short notice; spontaneously.
? They keep their bags packed so they can leave on the spur of the moment.
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on the spur of the moment
1. (idiomatic) On very short notice; spontaneously.
? They keep their bags packed so they can leave on the spur of the moment.
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On the square
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on the square (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Honest and open.
2. A discreet, unassuming reference to freemasonry.
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on the square (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Honest and open.
2. A discreet, unassuming reference to freemasonry.
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On the street
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on the street (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Without a home; without the means to afford good shelter.
? We haven't been able to pay rent for five months. Next month we'll be on the street.
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on the street (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Without a home; without the means to afford good shelter.
? We haven't been able to pay rent for five months. Next month we'll be on the street.
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On the stump
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Before an election, when politicians are campaigning for support and votes, they are on the stump.
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On the stump for months, the candidates attended meeting after meeting.
Before an election, when politicians are campaigning for support and votes, they are on the stump.
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On the stump for months, the candidates attended meeting after meeting.
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On the take
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on the take
1. (idiomatic) Corrupt; receiving bribes or other improper payments.
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on the take
1. (idiomatic) Corrupt; receiving bribes or other improper payments.
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On the tip of one's tongue
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on the tip of one's tongue
1. (idiomatic) known but not quite remembered
? Her name is on the tip of my tongue; it could be Kathy or Karen or something.
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on the tip of one's tongue
1. (idiomatic) known but not quite remembered
? Her name is on the tip of my tongue; it could be Kathy or Karen or something.
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On the tip of your tongue
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To say that a word or answer is on the tip of your tongue, means that you're sure you know it but have difficulty findiing it.
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What's that actor's name? I know it ... it's on the tip of my tongue!
To say that a word or answer is on the tip of your tongue, means that you're sure you know it but have difficulty findiing it.
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What's that actor's name? I know it ... it's on the tip of my tongue!
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On the toss of a coin
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on the toss of a coin (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Leaving it to pure chance; relying upon a flippant metric.
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on the toss of a coin (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Leaving it to pure chance; relying upon a flippant metric.
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