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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He had also been charged with violating protective orders filed by Zara's mother on at least three occasions, per the sentencing order.
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 21 May 2025
The late actress Jayne Mansfield became a regular at the Cannes Film Festival in the 1950s and ‘60s, sometimes photographed on the Croisette with her husband, Mickey Hargitay, and on at least one occasion accompanied by her pet pooch.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Online records show that Said is being held in a Tarrant County facility on allegations of violating a protective order, commonly referred to as a restraining order, on at least two occasions over the past year.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Another 21 controllers are in training there, and 10 of them are certified on at least part of the area.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 21 May 2025
The late actress Jayne Mansfield became a regular at the Cannes Film Festival in the 1950s and ‘60s, sometimes photographed on the Croisette with her husband, Mickey Hargitay, and on at least one occasion accompanied by her pet pooch.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Online records show that Said is being held in a Tarrant County facility on allegations of violating a protective order, commonly referred to as a restraining order, on at least two occasions over the past year.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Another 21 controllers are in training there, and 10 of them are certified on at least part of the area.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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