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“on the”
The following 41 entries include the term on the.
on the go
phrasehaving much high-spirited energy and movement
on the house
phrasenot costing or charging anything
on the level
phrasefree from any intent to deceive or impress others
on the money
phrasebeing in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
on the move
phrasetraveling from place to place
on the nose
phraseas stated or indicated without the slightest difference
on the order of
phrasehaving qualities in common
on the qui vive
phrasepaying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
on the rack
phrasesuffering from high levels of physical and especially psychological stress
on the shelf
phrasenot being in a state of use, activity, or employment
on the spot
phrasewithout delay
on the spur of the moment
phrasewith excessive or careless speed
on the surface
phraseto all outward appearances
on the warpath
phrasefeeling or displaying eagerness to fight
on the whole
phrasefor the most part
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
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