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!
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Brown — who appeared to give up on at least one route in the third quarter — finished with seven catches for 49 yards against the Lions.
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CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
According to Kim, the flights took place on at least three occasions, October 3, October 8-9, and November 13 of last year.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
No one knew what was going on at all.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Leicester City and Graham Potter came close to each other’s orbits on at least two occasions, including when Brendan Rodgers was sacked in 2023 and then when his replacement, interim Dean Smith, left two months later.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
According to Kim, the flights took place on at least three occasions, October 3, October 8-9, and November 13 of last year.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
No one knew what was going on at all.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Leicester City and Graham Potter came close to each other’s orbits on at least two occasions, including when Brendan Rodgers was sacked in 2023 and then when his replacement, interim Dean Smith, left two months later.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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