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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The back and forth endures as the Crown corporation has struggled to find its financial footing in recent years, in a scenario like what is going on at its American counterpart, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport passengers will soon be able to keep their shoes on at security checkpoints, CBS News is reporting.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Here's where things stand As CNBC anchor Silvia Amaro reported last week, the EU is banking on at least a bare-bones deal to show progress and avoid the 50% levy on products exported from the bloc.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2025
Queen Camilla has since worn the Greville tiara on at least eight occasions, to state banquets, royal galas and even to the official state opening of Parliament.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport passengers will soon be able to keep their shoes on at security checkpoints, CBS News is reporting.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Here's where things stand As CNBC anchor Silvia Amaro reported last week, the EU is banking on at least a bare-bones deal to show progress and avoid the 50% levy on products exported from the bloc.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2025
Queen Camilla has since worn the Greville tiara on at least eight occasions, to state banquets, royal galas and even to the official state opening of Parliament.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 July 2025
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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