on a diagonal
idiom
: corner to corner across the center : diagonally
The stone wall cuts across the field on a diagonal.
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The solution is a motorized gondola system that rotates the watch on a diagonal axis, mimicking the motion of a wrist.
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The open-toe sandal paired a slim toe strap with a second, slightly higher strap that crossed the foot on a diagonal.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Jan. 2026
Cut sausage on a diagonal into 2-inch pieces.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half on a diagonal.
—Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Dec. 2025
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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The open-toe sandal paired a slim toe strap with a second, slightly higher strap that crossed the foot on a diagonal.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Jan. 2026
Cut sausage on a diagonal into 2-inch pieces.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half on a diagonal.
—Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on a diagonal
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“On a diagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20diagonal. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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