on about

phrase

British, informal + disapproving

: talking about

I haven't a clue what you're on about!

She is always on about the importance of exercise.

Examples of on about in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nosková kept close to Muchová’s tricks, using shots other than the core forehands and backhands on about a quarter of her chances, about the same rate as her opponent. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 July 2026

The housing project is planned on about 20 acres of land at the northwest corner of NW Brink Meyer Road and NW Union Chapel Road. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

The new Pacer is a sub-par three-point shooter but a terrific rim finisher who scores on about 70% of his shots at the basket, an excellent mark for a non-center. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The Texas shipment came into the state on about 10 trucks, the state agriculture department said on the Monday call. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Rhymes for on about

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout