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

Outside of the reigning champ, here are 10 players to keep an eye on at this year’s event: The next Tiger or Jack? —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025

The effort, spearheaded by Council members Lisa Kaplan and Rick Jennings, will be voted on at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. —Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025

Wednesday’s meeting also provided board members the opportunity to discuss items that will be voted on at the board meeting later this month. —Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025

Jaden walked on at Georgia in 2023, and last season, the two brothers got to play alongside one another (earning their associate degrees together in the process). —Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Rhymes for on at

• begat
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