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The following 270 entries include the term on the..
on the fence
phrase: in a position of neutrality or indecision
on the fly
phrase: in motion : busy
on the game
idiomatic phrase: working as a sex worker
on the go
phrase: constantly or restlessly active
on the ground
phrase: at the scene of action
on the half shell
phrase: served in a half shell
on the heels of
phrase: immediately following
on the hoof
phrase: before butchering : living
on the house
phrase: without charge : free
on the increase
phrase: becoming greater (as in size, number, or amount) : increasing
on the job
phrase: at work : while working
on-the-job
adjective: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job
on the level
phraseon the line
phrase: at great risk
on the make
phrase: in quest of a higher social or financial status
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