on

1 of 7

preposition

ˈȯn

ˈän

—used as a function word to indicate position in contact with and supported by the top surface of

the book is lying on the table

—used as a function word to indicate position in or in contact with an outer surface

the fly landed on the ceilingI have a cut on my fingerpaint on the wall

—used as a function word to indicate position in close proximity with

a village on the seastay on your opponent

—used as a function word to indicate the location of something

on the lefton the south side of the houseon the farm

—used as a function word to indicate a source of attachment or support

on a stringstand on one foothang it on a nail

—used as a function word to indicate a source of dependence

you can rely on mefeeds on insectslives on a pension

—used as a function word to indicate means of conveyance

on the bus

—used as a function word to indicate presence in the possession of

had a knife on him

—used as a function word to indicate a time frame during which something takes place

a parade on Sunday

or an instant, action, or occurrence when something begins or is done

on cueon arriving home, I found your letternews on the hourcash on delivery

archaic : of

—used as a function word to indicate manner of doing something

—often used with the

on the slykeep everything on the up-and-up

—used as a function word to indicate means or agency

cut myself on a knifetalk on the telephone

—used as a function word to indicate a medium of expression

on stagebest show on television

a(1)

—used as a function word to indicate active involvement in a condition or status

on the increaseon the lookout

(2)

: regularly using or showing the effects of using

on drugs

—used as a function word to indicate involvement or participation

on touron the teamon duty

—used as a function word to indicate inclusion

put it on the agenda

—used as a function word to indicate position or status in proper relationship with a standard or objective

on schedule

—used as a function word to indicate reason, ground, or basis (as for an action, opinion, or computation)

I have it on good authorityon one conditionthe interest will be 10 cents on the dollar

—used as a function word to indicate the cause or source

profited on the sale of stock

—used as a function word to indicate the focus of obligation or responsibility

drinks are on the houseput the blame on me

—used as a function word to indicate the object of collision, opposition, or hostile action

bumped my head on a limban attack on religionpulled a gun on me

—used as a function word to indicate the object with respect to some disadvantage, handicap, or detriment

has three inches in height on mea 3-game lead on the second-place teamthe joke's on me

—used as a function word to indicate destination or the focus of some action, movement, or directed effort

crept up on himfeast your eyes on thisworking on my skiingmade a payment on the loan

—used as a function word to indicate the focus of feelings, determination, or will

have pity on mekeen on sportsa curse on you

—used as a function word to indicate the object with respect to some misfortune or disadvantageous event

the crops died on them

—used as a function word to indicate the subject of study, discussion, or consideration

a book on insectsreflect on that a momentagree on price

: with respect to

go light on the salt

short on cash

—used as a function word to indicate reduplication or succession in a series

loss on losstrouble on trouble

2 of 7

adverb

: in or into a position of contact with an upper surface especially so as to be positioned for use or operation

put the plates on

: in or into a position of being attached to or covering a surface

especially : in or into the condition of being worn

put his new shoes on

: forward or at a more advanced point in space or time

went on home

later on

: in continuance or succession

rambled on

and so on

: into operation or a position permitting operation

switched the light on

3 of 7

adjective

: engaged in an activity or function (such as a dramatic role)

a(1)

: being in operation

The radio is on.

(2)

: placed so as to permit operation

The switch is on.

: taking place or being broadcast

The game is on.

: aware of something

—usually used with to

My boss was on to me.

: intended, planned

has nothing on for tonight

British : talking or harping incessantly

—used with about

chiefly British : regarded as possible or feasible

—usually used in negative constructions

: engaged in or as if in a performance

The comedian was always on.

: being at a high level of performance

4 of 7

abbreviation

variants or Ont

Ontario

-on

5 of 7

noun suffix (1)

: chemical compound not a ketone or other oxo compound

parathion

-on

6 of 7

noun suffix (2)

: subatomic particle

nucleon

: unit : quantum

photon

magneton

: basic hereditary component

cistron

operon

-on

7 of 7

noun suffix (3)

: noble gas

radon

Example Sentences

Preposition There is a lot of frosting on the cake. books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter Adverb We're far on with our project. I'll come by to help you later on. Adjective The lid is on tight. The band will be on in 10 minutes. He is on tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Preposition

Since 1986, there have been just 21 attacks on people in California; three of them were fatal, according to the department. —

Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2023 Xavier Breland, 37, has been at the Coweta County Jail in Georgia on charges connected to allegedly stalking his ex-wife since last year. —

Brie Stimson | Fox News, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2023 While fame is fleeting for most celebrities, P-22's legacy lives on — though in what form is now up for debate. —

Stefanie Dazio, ajc, 5 Feb. 2023 On New Year’s Eve, Mabeus had jotted down a list of goals for 2023 in a note on her cellphone. —

Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023 State Police advised motorists to expect delays on Route 1 due to the evacuation. —

Jesús Marrero Suárez, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Feb. 2023 This story originally appeared on The Guardian and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. —

Sam Jones, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023 That’s when the agency’s expected to release its guidance on how to apply the IRA’s strict rules surrounding the sourcing and manufacturing of the minerals and battery components used in EVs. —

Emma Roth, The Verge, 4 Feb. 2023 If your loved one was the person on the receiving end? —

Michael Brice-saddler, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023

Adverb

That’s one of the reasons, in our show, the largest artwork is actually a process wall, demystifying the AI decisions, showing the algorithms and so on. —

Deborah Vankinstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2023 From then on, Birmingham was a satellite, taking orders from absentee owners up north. —

al, 15 Feb. 2023 One month rolled into another, which rolled into another, and so on. —

Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 14 Feb. 2023 In many studies of the number sense, other variables—density, area, duration, height, weight, volume, brightness, and so on—have been controlled for. —

Jacob Beck, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2023 There is also deep resentment at Hamas’ leaders for leaving the Strip or hiding out in bunkers, while civilians suffer the casualties from these on-going flare-ups. —

Ruth Marks Eglash, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2023 In the 16 monthly polls from then on, a steady 40% to 43% of Americans have approved of how Mr. Biden is handling his job, Gallup has found, with one brief dip to 38% approval. —

Aaron Zitner, WSJ, 7 Feb. 2023 From then on, National Women’s Day was established in 1909, which later became celebrated in other parts of the world and became known as International Women’s Day in 1911. —

Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023 There are on-going social problems that also are competing with EVs for major governmental attention and funding, such as poverty, healthcare, education, immigration and defense, to name just a few. —

IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2023

Adjective

Checking in at 6-7 and 365 pounds, Glover-Tyson reported receiving a preferred walk-on offer from Louisville under former head coach Scott Satterfield last June. —

The Courier-Journal, 31 Jan. 2023 And your on-screen son is also a stand-in for your director. —

Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2023 Davion Thomas, who excelled at wide receiver and defensive back for Racine St. Catherine’s High School, has accepted a preferred walk-on offer from Wisconsin. —

Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2022 And luckily, Woodley's managers approve of his on-air attitude. —

Zoe Sottile, CNN, 23 Dec. 2022 Tributes are pouring in for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in the NFL's first games since his on-field collapse Jan. 2. —

Matt Meyer, CNN, 8 Jan. 2023 Both numbers will be knocked down with a restructure, which has become an annual rite of passage for Martin, right there with his on-field excellence. —

Dallas News, 7 Mar. 2022 From his on-screen run-ins with the local villagers, to the outcome faced by every main character in the film, Panahi sends a clear message that entrapped people will ultimately suffer. —

Armani Syed, Time, 23 Dec. 2022 The actor isn't afraid to look like a fool here, and his on-screen deflation makes his eventual maturity all the more satisfying. —

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Preposition, Adverb, and Adjective

Middle English an, on, preposition & adverb, from Old English; akin to Old High German ana on, Greek ana up, on

Noun suffix (1)

International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of -one

Noun suffix (2)

from -on (in ion)

Noun suffix (3)

New Latin, from -on (in argon)

First Known Use

Preposition

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

circa 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

1 of 3 preposition

(ˈ)ȯn

(ˈ)än

: in contact with and supported by

the book on the table

: in a position in contact with or near

a fly on the wall

a town on the river

—used to indicate the location of something

on the other side of the house

on the right

—used to indicate means of being attached or supported

on a stringstood on one foothang your coat on the pegyou can rely on melives on insects

—used to indicate means of being carried

rode on a horsewent on the bushave only five dollars on me

—used to indicate a time or an instance when something takes place

on arriving home, I found your letterarrived on Mondaynews on the hour

—used to indicate the way something is done

told her on the sly

—used to indicate what something is done with or done by

cut on broken glasstalk on the phonetype on a keyboarddisplayed on a TV screen

: involved with or participating in : busy with

on a committee

on tour

: in a state or process of

on fire

on the increase

: in keeping with a goal or objective

on schedule

—used to indicate a reason or basis

on one conditioninterest of 10 cents on the dollar

—used to indicate who or what is responsible

this treat is on meblamed it on the weather

—used to indicate someone or something an action or feeling is directed toward

was creeping up on ushave pity on methe joke's on you

: concerning, about

a book on cats

agree on price

: with respect to

go light on the salt

short on cash

: following in series

loss on loss

2 of 3 adverb

ˈȯn,

ˈän

: in or into contact with a surface

put the kettle on

has new shoes on

: forward in space, time, or action

went on home

on came the storm

getting on in years

: from one to another

pass the word on

and so on

: into operation or a position allowing operation

turn the light on

3 of 3 adjective

ˈȯn,

ˈän

: doing an activity (as a role in a play)

you're on next

: being in operation

the radio is on

: set so as to permit operation

the switch is on

: taking place or being broadcast

the game is on

: having been planned

has nothing on for tonight

on 1 of 3

preposition

as in regarding

having to do with books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

regarding
concerning
about
toward
of
towards
with regard to
with respect to
touching
respecting
as for
as regards
apropos
apropos of
as to
in regard to
as far as
over
as respects
in respect to
in view of

as in upon

in or into contact with don't lean on that ladder—you'll knock it over

Synonyms & Similar Words

upon
against
next
alongside
next to
upside

2 of 3

adverb

as in forward

toward a point ahead in space or time we really must move on now if we're going to end this meeting before midnight

Synonyms & Similar Words

forward
forth
onward
onwards
ahead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

backward
backwards

as in along

toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time he's getting on in years and doesn't see or hear as well as he used to

Synonyms & Similar Words

along
forward
forwards
forth
onward
onwards
ahead
before
fore
frontwards
frontward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

back
behind
backwards
backward
rearward
rearwards

3 of 3

adjective

as in operating

being in effective operation please don't leave the sanding machine on if you're not going to be near it

Synonyms & Similar Words

operating
operational
going
running
operative
working
functioning
live
active
on line
in force
living
operable
functional
in commission
in gear
into commission
alive
effective
producing
performing
serving
viable
effectual
useful
busy
usable
flourishing
yielding
humming
productive
workable
roaring
dynamic
bustling
employable
useable
thriving
astir

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dead
broken
inactive
inoperative
nonfunctioning
useless
ineffective
nonoperative
ineffectual
idle
nonoperational
nonfunctional
dormant
kaput
kaputt
nonactivated
nonoperating
latent
arrested
decommissioned
inert
inoperable
deactivated
lifeless
quiescent
unproductive
asleep
unusable
unworkable
fallow
sleepy
vegetating
nonproductive
stagnating

单词	on
释义	on 1 of 7 preposition ˈȯn ˈän 1 a —used as a function word to indicate position in contact with and supported by the top surface of the book is lying on the table b —used as a function word to indicate position in or in contact with an outer surface the fly landed on the ceilingI have a cut on my fingerpaint on the wall c —used as a function word to indicate position in close proximity with a village on the seastay on your opponent d —used as a function word to indicate the location of something on the lefton the south side of the houseon the farm 2 a —used as a function word to indicate a source of attachment or support on a stringstand on one foothang it on a nail b —used as a function word to indicate a source of dependence you can rely on mefeeds on insectslives on a pension c —used as a function word to indicate means of conveyance on the bus d —used as a function word to indicate presence in the possession of had a knife on him 3 —used as a function word to indicate a time frame during which something takes place a parade on Sunday or an instant, action, or occurrence when something begins or is done on cueon arriving home, I found your letternews on the hourcash on delivery 4 archaic : of 5 a —used as a function word to indicate manner of doing something —often used with the on the slykeep everything on the up-and-up b —used as a function word to indicate means or agency cut myself on a knifetalk on the telephone c —used as a function word to indicate a medium of expression on stagebest show on television 6 a(1) —used as a function word to indicate active involvement in a condition or status on the increaseon the lookout (2) : regularly using or showing the effects of using on drugs b —used as a function word to indicate involvement or participation on touron the teamon duty c —used as a function word to indicate inclusion put it on the agenda d —used as a function word to indicate position or status in proper relationship with a standard or objective on schedule 7 a —used as a function word to indicate reason, ground, or basis (as for an action, opinion, or computation) I have it on good authorityon one conditionthe interest will be 10 cents on the dollar b —used as a function word to indicate the cause or source profited on the sale of stock c —used as a function word to indicate the focus of obligation or responsibility drinks are on the houseput the blame on me 8 a —used as a function word to indicate the object of collision, opposition, or hostile action bumped my head on a limban attack on religionpulled a gun on me b —used as a function word to indicate the object with respect to some disadvantage, handicap, or detriment has three inches in height on mea 3-game lead on the second-place teamthe joke's on me 9 a —used as a function word to indicate destination or the focus of some action, movement, or directed effort crept up on himfeast your eyes on thisworking on my skiingmade a payment on the loan b —used as a function word to indicate the focus of feelings, determination, or will have pity on mekeen on sportsa curse on you c —used as a function word to indicate the object with respect to some misfortune or disadvantageous event the crops died on them d —used as a function word to indicate the subject of study, discussion, or consideration a book on insectsreflect on that a momentagree on price e : with respect to go light on the salt short on cash 10 —used as a function word to indicate reduplication or succession in a series loss on losstrouble on trouble on 2 of 7 adverb 1 a : in or into a position of contact with an upper surface especially so as to be positioned for use or operation put the plates on b : in or into a position of being attached to or covering a surface especially : in or into the condition of being worn put his new shoes on 2 a : forward or at a more advanced point in space or time went on home later on b : in continuance or succession rambled on and so on 3 : into operation or a position permitting operation switched the light on on 3 of 7 adjective 1 : engaged in an activity or function (such as a dramatic role) 2 a(1) : being in operation The radio is on. (2) : placed so as to permit operation The switch is on. b : taking place or being broadcast The game is on. 3 : aware of something —usually used with to My boss was on to me. 4 : intended, planned has nothing on for tonight 5 British : talking or harping incessantly —used with about 6 chiefly British : regarded as possible or feasible —usually used in negative constructions 7 a : engaged in or as if in a performance The comedian was always on. b : being at a high level of performance ON 4 of 7 abbreviation variants or Ont Ontario -on 5 of 7 noun suffix (1) : chemical compound not a ketone or other oxo compound parathion -on 6 of 7 noun suffix (2) 1 : subatomic particle nucleon 2 a : unit : quantum photon magneton b : basic hereditary component cistron operon -on 7 of 7 noun suffix (3) : noble gas radon Synonyms Preposition about apropos apropos of as far as as for as regards as respects as to concerning of regarding respecting touching toward towards Adverb ahead forth forward onward onwards Adjective active alive functional functioning going live living operating operational operative running working See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Preposition There is a lot of frosting on the cake. books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter Adverb We're far on with our project. I'll come by to help you later on. Adjective The lid is on tight. The band will be on in 10 minutes. He is on tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. See More Recent Examples on the Web Preposition Since 1986, there have been just 21 attacks on people in California; three of them were fatal, according to the department. —Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2023 Xavier Breland, 37, has been at the Coweta County Jail in Georgia on charges connected to allegedly stalking his ex-wife since last year. —Brie Stimson \| Fox News, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2023 While fame is fleeting for most celebrities, P-22's legacy lives on — though in what form is now up for debate. —Stefanie Dazio, ajc, 5 Feb. 2023 On New Year’s Eve, Mabeus had jotted down a list of goals for 2023 in a note on her cellphone. —Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023 State Police advised motorists to expect delays on Route 1 due to the evacuation. —Jesús Marrero Suárez, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Feb. 2023 This story originally appeared on The Guardian and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. —Sam Jones, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023 That’s when the agency’s expected to release its guidance on how to apply the IRA’s strict rules surrounding the sourcing and manufacturing of the minerals and battery components used in EVs. —Emma Roth, The Verge, 4 Feb. 2023 If your loved one was the person on the receiving end? —Michael Brice-saddler, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023 Adverb That’s one of the reasons, in our show, the largest artwork is actually a process wall, demystifying the AI decisions, showing the algorithms and so on. —Deborah Vankinstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2023 From then on, Birmingham was a satellite, taking orders from absentee owners up north. —al, 15 Feb. 2023 One month rolled into another, which rolled into another, and so on. —Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 14 Feb. 2023 In many studies of the number sense, other variables—density, area, duration, height, weight, volume, brightness, and so on—have been controlled for. —Jacob Beck, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2023 There is also deep resentment at Hamas’ leaders for leaving the Strip or hiding out in bunkers, while civilians suffer the casualties from these on-going flare-ups. —Ruth Marks Eglash, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2023 In the 16 monthly polls from then on, a steady 40% to 43% of Americans have approved of how Mr. Biden is handling his job, Gallup has found, with one brief dip to 38% approval. —Aaron Zitner, WSJ, 7 Feb. 2023 From then on, National Women’s Day was established in 1909, which later became celebrated in other parts of the world and became known as International Women’s Day in 1911. —Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023 There are on-going social problems that also are competing with EVs for major governmental attention and funding, such as poverty, healthcare, education, immigration and defense, to name just a few. —IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2023 Adjective Checking in at 6-7 and 365 pounds, Glover-Tyson reported receiving a preferred walk-on offer from Louisville under former head coach Scott Satterfield last June. —The Courier-Journal, 31 Jan. 2023 And your on-screen son is also a stand-in for your director. —Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2023 Davion Thomas, who excelled at wide receiver and defensive back for Racine St. Catherine’s High School, has accepted a preferred walk-on offer from Wisconsin. —Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2022 And luckily, Woodley's managers approve of his on-air attitude. —Zoe Sottile, CNN, 23 Dec. 2022 Tributes are pouring in for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in the NFL's first games since his on-field collapse Jan. 2. —Matt Meyer, CNN, 8 Jan. 2023 Both numbers will be knocked down with a restructure, which has become an annual rite of passage for Martin, right there with his on-field excellence. —Dallas News, 7 Mar. 2022 From his on-screen run-ins with the local villagers, to the outcome faced by every main character in the film, Panahi sends a clear message that entrapped people will ultimately suffer. —Armani Syed, Time, 23 Dec. 2022 The actor isn't afraid to look like a fool here, and his on-screen deflation makes his eventual maturity all the more satisfying. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Preposition, Adverb, and Adjective Middle English an, on, preposition & adverb, from Old English; akin to Old High German ana on, Greek ana up, on Noun suffix (1) International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of -one Noun suffix (2) from -on (in ion) Noun suffix (3) New Latin, from -on (in argon) First Known Use Preposition before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective circa 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition on 1 of 3 preposition (ˈ)ȯn (ˈ)än 1 a : in contact with and supported by the book on the table b : in a position in contact with or near a fly on the wall a town on the river c —used to indicate the location of something on the other side of the house on the right 2 a —used to indicate means of being attached or supported on a stringstood on one foothang your coat on the pegyou can rely on melives on insects b —used to indicate means of being carried rode on a horsewent on the bushave only five dollars on me 3 —used to indicate a time or an instance when something takes place on arriving home, I found your letterarrived on Mondaynews on the hour 4 a —used to indicate the way something is done told her on the sly b —used to indicate what something is done with or done by cut on broken glasstalk on the phonetype on a keyboarddisplayed on a TV screen 5 a : involved with or participating in : busy with on a committee on tour b : in a state or process of on fire on the increase c : in keeping with a goal or objective on schedule 6 a —used to indicate a reason or basis on one conditioninterest of 10 cents on the dollar b —used to indicate who or what is responsible this treat is on meblamed it on the weather 7 —used to indicate someone or something an action or feeling is directed toward was creeping up on ushave pity on methe joke's on you 8 a : concerning, about a book on cats agree on price b : with respect to go light on the salt short on cash 9 : following in series loss on loss on 2 of 3 adverb ˈȯn, ˈän 1 : in or into contact with a surface put the kettle on has new shoes on 2 : forward in space, time, or action went on home on came the storm getting on in years 3 : from one to another pass the word on and so on 4 : into operation or a position allowing operation turn the light on on 3 of 3 adjective ˈȯn, ˈän 1 : doing an activity (as a role in a play) you're on next 2 a : being in operation the radio is on b : set so as to permit operation the switch is on c : taking place or being broadcast the game is on 3 : having been planned has nothing on for tonight Medical Definition on preposition ˈȯn, ˈän : regularly using or showing the effects of using is on an ACE inhibitor to control hypertension was on drugs for two years before entering rehab on 1 of 3 preposition 1 as in regarding having to do with books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance regarding concerning about toward of towards with regard to with respect to touching respecting as for as regards apropos apropos of as to in regard to as far as over as respects in respect to in view of 2 as in upon in or into contact with don't lean on that ladder—you'll knock it over Synonyms & Similar Words upon against next alongside next to upside on 2 of 3 adverb 1 as in forward toward a point ahead in space or time we really must move on now if we're going to end this meeting before midnight Synonyms & Similar Words forward forth onward onwards ahead Antonyms & Near Antonyms backward backwards 2 as in along toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time he's getting on in years and doesn't see or hear as well as he used to Synonyms & Similar Words along forward forwards forth onward onwards ahead before fore frontwards frontward Antonyms & Near Antonyms back behind backwards backward rearward rearwards on 3 of 3 adjective as in operating being in effective operation please don't leave the sanding machine on if you're not going to be near it Synonyms & Similar Words operating operational going running operative working functioning live active on line in force living operable functional in commission in gear into commission alive effective producing performing serving viable effectual useful busy usable flourishing yielding humming productive workable roaring dynamic bustling employable useable thriving astir Antonyms & Near Antonyms dead broken inactive inoperative nonfunctioning useless ineffective nonoperative ineffectual idle nonoperational nonfunctional dormant kaput kaputt nonactivated nonoperating latent arrested decommissioned inert inoperable deactivated lifeless quiescent unproductive asleep unusable unworkable fallow sleepy vegetating nonproductive stagnating See More Phrases Containing on be on the lookout for bang on bank on bring on bear down on call on big on check up on catch on (to) chip on one's shoulder do a number on chew on down on draw on down on one's luck fall on one's face egg on one's face get on one's nerves get a move on fall back on get on figure on goof on handwriting on the wall hang on to have on hang one on have a grip on have one's eye on hold on keep an eye on hold on to lay eyes on lead on laying on of hands lay on let on (about) let on load up on make good on man on horseback off and on on a dime on account of on an even keel on all hands on and off on deck on cloud nine on even keel on edge on end on every hand on file on fire on guard on hand on line on no account on occasion on one's mettle on one's own on one's own initiative on record on tenterhooks on tap on the alert on the ball on the bias on the blink on the far side of on the double on the fence on the house on the money on the move on the nose on the order of on the rack on the qui vive on the shelf on the warpath on the surface on the whole on top of on tiptoe push on pick up on put on put one's finger on put on an act put the kibosh on rag on set eyes on set one's heart on set on set one's teeth on edge sign on (for) stand on step on it sweet on take on thin on the ground throw cold water on walk out on wait on turn on trade on wear on miss out on on purpose get on (to) getting it on come on die on the vine on the fritz dump on on one's own hook carry on on pins and needles on one's doorstep on the contrary on the spur of the moment round on go back on on the level on one's toes pat on the back on the spot pick on run on walk on go on thick on the ground on the diagonal beat up on ride herd on turn one's back on stuck on on the cards on the button on the go put/place (someone) on a pedestal set store on See More be on the lookout for bang on bank on bring on bear down on call on big on check up on catch on (to) chip on one's shoulder do a number on chew on down on draw on down on one's luck fall on one's face egg on one's face get on one's nerves get a move on fall back on get on figure on goof on handwriting on the wall hang on to have on hang one on have a grip on have one's eye on hold on keep an eye on hold on to lay eyes on lead on laying on of hands lay on let on (about) let on load up on make good on man on horseback off and on on a dime on account of on an even keel on all hands on and off on deck on cloud nine on even keel on edge on end on every hand on file on fire on guard on hand on line on no account on occasion on one's mettle on one's own on one's own initiative on record on tenterhooks on tap on the alert on the ball on the bias on the blink on the far side of on the double on the fence on the house on the money on the move on the nose on the order of on the rack on the qui vive on the shelf on the warpath on the surface on the whole on top of on tiptoe push on pick up on put on put one's finger on put on an act put the kibosh on rag on set eyes on set one's heart on set on set one's teeth on edge sign on (for) stand on step on it sweet on take on thin on the ground throw cold water on walk out on wait on turn on trade on wear on miss out on on purpose get on (to) getting it on come on die on the vine on the fritz dump on on one's own hook carry on on pins and needles on one's doorstep on the contrary on the spur of the moment round on go back on on the level on one's toes pat on the back on the spot pick on run on walk on go on thick on the ground on the diagonal beat up on ride herd on turn one's back on stuck on on the cards on the button on the go put/place (someone) on a pedestal set store on See More
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