What is the meaning of ON THE-NEST. Phrases containing ON THE-NEST
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On the rag is slang for menstruating.
On the nest is British slang for involved in sexual intercourse.
Phrs. On the quiet, secretly.
Commoner version of dancing on the carpet
On the schnozz is American slang for precisely, exactly on time.
On the drip is British slang for on hire purchase.
Phrs. Paying by installments, on hire purchase. Cf. 'on the never never'.
Phrs. Getting drunk. Abb. of 'on the hit and miss', rhyming slang for 'on the piss'.
On the ties, as a derailed train
On the never−never is British slang for on hire purchase, on credit.
According to schedule; right on time. Often called on the card (timecard) and sometimes on the cat hop
On the cross is slang for dishonesty.
On the Strap is British slang for on credit or hire−purchase.
Tie the rap on is slang for charge a suspect with circumstantial evidence.
On the lay−by is Australian slang for on hire purchase.
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In progress; proceeding; as, a game is on.
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In addition to; besides; -- indicating multiplication or succession in a series; as, heaps on heaps; mischief on mischief; loss on loss; thought on thought.
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Forward, in succession; as, from father to son, from the son to the grandson, and so on.
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By that; by how much; by so much; on that account; -- used before comparatives; as, the longer we continue in sin, the more difficult it is to reform.
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The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath
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Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him.
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To the account of; -- denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon; as, on us be all the blame; a curse on him.
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Occupied with; in the performance of; as, only three officers are on duty; on a journey.
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Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on; hence, indicating the ground or support of anything; as, he will promise on certain conditions; to bet on a horse.
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At, or in contact with, the surface or upper part of a thing, and supported by it; placed or lying in contact with the surface; as, the book lies on the table, which stands on the floor of a house on an island.
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Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with; as, to play on a violin or piano. Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind.
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Forward, in progression; onward; -- usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on.
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At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast.
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At the time of, conveying some notion of cause or motive; as, on public occasions, the officers appear in full dress or uniform. Hence, in consequence of, or following; as, on the ratification of the treaty, the armies were disbanded.
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At or in the time of; during; as, on Sunday we abstain from labor. See At (synonym).
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In continuance; without interruption or ceasing; as, sleep on, take your ease; say on; sing on.
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By virtue of; with the pledge of; -- denoting a pledge or engagement, and put before the thing pledged; as, he affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honor.
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Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, "He is neither on nor off," that is, he is not steady, he is irresolute.
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In the service of; connected with; of the number of; as, he is on a newspaper; on a committee.
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In reference or relation to; as, on our part expect punctuality; a satire on society.
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