“onthe”

The following 270 entries include the term onthe.

Entries 76–90 of 270
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on the take

phrase

: illegally paid for favors

on the tapis

phrase

: under consideration

on the tiles

phrase

: engaged in late-night carousing

on the tip of one's tongue

phrase

: about to be uttered

on the town

phrase

: in usually carefree pursuit of entertainment or amusement (such as city nightlife) especially as a relief from routine

on the turn

phrase

: at the point of turning

on the wagon

phrase

: in or into a state of abstaining from alcoholic beverages

on the water wagon

phrase

: abstaining from alcoholic beverages : on the wagon

on the way

phrase

: moving along in one's course : in progress

on the whole

phrase

: in view of all the circumstances or conditions : all things considered

on the wind

phrase

: toward the direction from which the wind is blowing

on the wing

phrase

: in flight : flying

on the wrong foot

phrase

: in a bad manner in a relationship

pat on the back

phrase

: an expression of approval

put on the dog

idiomatic phrase

: to make a showy display : to pretend that one is very stylish or rich

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