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

See, often underestimated, Stein, who started as a wide receiver for the Shamrocks, stayed in his hometown and walked on at the University of Louisville. —Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025

And last weekend, MS Now reported that on at least two occasions, Patel ordered an FBI security detail to escort one of Wilkins’ drunk friends home from the bar — a serious break from what is within the scope of a service members’ duties. —Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025

Make selections for two or more players on at least two different teams before making your play. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

Magic players made an additional $53,094 with Tuesday’s win, and Heat players missed out on at least an additional $53,094. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for on at

• begat
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