“onthe”

The following 270 entries include the term onthe.

Entries 61–75 of 270
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on the rocks

phrase

: in or into a state of destruction or wreckage

on the ropes

phrase

: in a defensive and often helpless position

on the run

phrase

: in haste : without pausing

on the shelf

phrase

: in a state of inactivity or uselessness

on the side

phrase

: in addition to the main portion

on the sly

phrase

: in a manner intended to avoid notice

on the spectrum

phrase

: exhibiting traits associated with autism spectrum disorder

on the spot

phrase

: at once : immediately

on the spur of the moment

phrase

: on impulse : suddenly

on the square

phrase

: at right angles

on the stage

phrase

: in or into the acting profession

on the street

phrase

: idle, unhoused, or out of a job

on the string

phrase

: subject to one's influences

on the surface

phrase

: to all outward appearances

on the table

phrase

: up for consideration or negotiation

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