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On the drip is British slang for on hire purchase.
According to schedule; right on time. Often called on the card (timecard) and sometimes on the cat hop
On the never−never is British slang for on hire purchase, on credit.
On the cross is slang for dishonesty.
Commoner version of dancing on the carpet
On the ties, as a derailed train
Phrs. Getting drunk. Abb. of 'on the hit and miss', rhyming slang for 'on the piss'.
On the rag is slang for menstruating.
On the schnozz is American slang for precisely, exactly on time.
On the hook is slang for waiting. On the hook is slang for in a dangerous or difficult situation.
On the Strap is British slang for on credit or hire−purchase.
On the lay−by is Australian slang for on hire purchase.
Tie the rap on is slang for charge a suspect with circumstantial evidence.
Phrs. On the quiet, secretly.
Phrs. Paying by installments, on hire purchase. Cf. 'on the never never'.
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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, 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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The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath
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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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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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Forward, in succession; as, from father to son, from the son to the grandson, and so on.
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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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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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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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In the service of; connected with; of the number of; as, he is on a newspaper; on a committee.
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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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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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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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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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Forward, in progression; onward; -- usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on.
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In reference or relation to; as, on our part expect punctuality; a satire on society.
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In progress; proceeding; as, a game is on.
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Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him.
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In continuance; without interruption or ceasing; as, sleep on, take your ease; say on; sing on.
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