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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Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The former second-round pick has been unable to stick on at the majors quite yet, and this may be the tipping point.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
There were two signature cocktails for the guests to sip on at the Paramount+ bar, The Star is Streaming (tequila, kirsch, pomegranate, mango, lime, soda) — which was Wood's favorite — and Peach Perfect+ (vodka, white peach, lychee, yuzu, sake, jasmine, sparkling wine).
—Julia Moore, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Google Ads Transparency Center The United States has spent more than $500,000 on at least 30 YouTube ads this month that threaten undocumented migrants with deportation and a ban on reentry.
—Anna Lagos, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2025
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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