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“on the”

The following 41 entries include the term on the.

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on the other hand

adverb

as in rather, instead

be on the lookout for

phrase

to be cautious of or on guard against

die on the vine

phrase

to be unsuccessful

handwriting on the wall

phrase

something that tells of approaching danger or risk

on the alert

phrase

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity

on the ball

phrase

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity

on the bias

phrase

in a line or direction running from corner to corner

on the blink

phrase

not being in working order

on the button

phrase

as stated or indicated without the slightest difference

on the contrary

phrase

just the opposite being true

on the diagonal

phrase

in a line or direction running from corner to corner

on the double

phrase

without delay

on the far side of

phrase

on or to the farther side of

on the fence

phrase

not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something

on the fritz

phrase

not being in working order

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