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 Broncos run game isn’t exactly getting stormed on at the moment, but the forecast is perhaps partly cloudy.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
The investigation revealed Donald had been accused of assault Jacob on at least two other occasions earlier this year, violating a protective order against him on both occasions.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The race for the two Western Conference wild-card places is coming down to a four-way shootout this weekend, with the Bulls needing a victory over the rampant division leaders to avoid relying on at least one of Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes dropping points.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Protesters have coordinated drawing chalk messages outside Miller's home on at least two occasions.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
The investigation revealed Donald had been accused of assault Jacob on at least two other occasions earlier this year, violating a protective order against him on both occasions.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The race for the two Western Conference wild-card places is coming down to a four-way shootout this weekend, with the Bulls needing a victory over the rampant division leaders to avoid relying on at least one of Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes dropping points.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Protesters have coordinated drawing chalk messages outside Miller's home on at least two occasions.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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