on at

idiom

British, informal

1

: asking (someone) for something repeatedly and in a way that is annoying

She is always on at him for money.

2

: asking or telling (someone) to do something repeatedly and in a way that is annoying

Mummy's always on at me about cleaning up my room!

Examples of on at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The static interference issue first became public early last month and forced United to shut down the satellite internet service on at least some jets. —PC Magazine, 18 July 2025

Chaidez is getting all sorts of accolades for these heroics, including a really cool photo of him on the January/February cover of Officer magazine and segments about his heroics on at least three Chicago TV stations. —Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025

Only Terry McLaurin's camp and the Washington Commanders' top decision-makers truly know what's going on at the negotiating table at this time. —Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025

Researchers found that 92% of those surveyed have experienced racial discrimination on at least one occasion. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 July 2025

Rhymes for on at

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat