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The following 270 entries include the term onthe.
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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