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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From then on, Disney would often meet with the Shermans in his office on Friday afternoons to discuss what was going on at the studio.
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Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
The Rotary is looking for volunteers to help pull the flags on at 3 p.m. May 28.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
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Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
The Rotary is looking for volunteers to help pull the flags on at 3 p.m. May 28.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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