on at

idiom

British, informal

: asking (someone) for something repeatedly and in a way that is annoying

She is always on at him for money.

: 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!

Examples of on at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The City Charter requires that the council meet on at least three days each week. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 In a statement issued on Sunday, the Prime Minister’s Office said all of the proposals for strengthening settlements in what Israel biblically refers to as Judea and Samaria would be voted on at the next Security Cabinet meeting. —

Oren Liebermann, CNN, 16 June 2024 The street fair will kick off on at 11:30 a.m. June 27 with more than 1,000 gymnasts from around the world performing a routine to a mashup of Minnesota music. —

Samantha Wurm, Twin Cities, 12 June 2024 Counter-protesters had clashed with the group on at least one occasion. —

Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for on at

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