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“on the”
The following 41 entries include the term on the.
on the other hand
adverbas in rather, instead
be on the lookout for
phraseto be cautious of or on guard against
die on the vine
phraseto be unsuccessful
handwriting on the wall
phrasesomething that tells of approaching danger or risk
on the alert
phrasepaying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
on the ball
phrasepaying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
on the bias
phrasein a line or direction running from corner to corner
on the blink
phrasenot being in working order
on the button
phraseas stated or indicated without the slightest difference
on the contrary
phrasejust the opposite being true
on the diagonal
phrasein a line or direction running from corner to corner
on the double
phrasewithout delay
on the far side of
phraseon or to the farther side of
on the fence
phrasenot feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
on the fritz
phrasenot being in working order
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