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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Democrats are trying to replace the veteran members on at least three key panels — the House Judiciary Committee, House Agriculture Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee — with younger leaders in the next Congress.
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
About 67% of these organizations expect measurable returns on at least 25% of their donations, reflecting a desire for accountability and impactful results.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
During pregnancy, a reading of 140/90 on at least two occasions is classified as mild hypertension.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
It's been nearly 20 years since a catastrophic tsunami wreaked havoc on at least 12 countries and killed 230,000 people — Dendy Montgomery, of Indonesia, was one of the survivors, although many members of his family weren't as lucky.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
About 67% of these organizations expect measurable returns on at least 25% of their donations, reflecting a desire for accountability and impactful results.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
During pregnancy, a reading of 140/90 on at least two occasions is classified as mild hypertension.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
It's been nearly 20 years since a catastrophic tsunami wreaked havoc on at least 12 countries and killed 230,000 people — Dendy Montgomery, of Indonesia, was one of the survivors, although many members of his family weren't as lucky.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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