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on the plus sidePositively; from a favorable view or perspective.Rate it:
on the pointVery nearly; imminent; close.Rate it:
on the point ofVery nearly; imminent; close.Rate it:
on the pretext ofa false reason that you give for doing something, usually something bad, in order to hide the real reason; an excuseRate it:
on the prowlHunting or seeking.Rate it:
on the pullSeeking the intimate company of a member of the opposite sex.Rate it:
on the Q.T.Quietly; in a secretive manner; clandestinely.Rate it:
on the radarLikely to happen, or be important in the near future or tending to attract attention.Rate it:
on the ragMenstruating.Rate it:
on the rampagebehaving violently or to riotRate it:
on the receiving endbeing the victim of an unpleasant actionRate it:
on the right trackUsing the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.Rate it:
on the riserising; becoming greater in number.Rate it:
on the rocksPoured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.Rate it:
on the rocksIn a bad state, particularly of a romantic relationship.Rate it:
On the RocksIn a state of ruin, experiencing failure, bankruptcyRate it:
on the ropesLeaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.Rate it:
on the ropesShowing signs of imminent failure or collapse.Rate it:
On the RopesOn the verge of collapse, helpless, state of near collapseRate it:
on the runConstantly traveling or moving from place to place.Rate it:
on the runFleeing.Rate it:
on the same pageThinking Alike, On the same subject, On the same trackRate it:
on the same wavelengthIn rapport or complete accord.Rate it:
on the shelfLaid aside, unused, abandonedRate it:
on the shelfunmarriedRate it:
on the side of the angelsFighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent.Rate it:
on the skidsIn decline; going downhill; in trouble.Rate it:
on the slySlyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.Rate it:
on the spotAt that very moment; right away.Rate it:
on the spotHaving to answer or decide without warning or preparation.Rate it:
on the spotIn a particular place.Rate it:
on the spur of the momentOn very short notice; spontaneously.Rate it:
On the Spur of the MomentSpontaneously, impulsive, without planningRate it:
on the squareon the squareRate it:
on the squareA discrete, unassuming reference to freemasonry.Rate it:
on the squareHonest and open.Rate it:
on the straight and narrowHonest; proceeding according to rules and plans.Rate it:
on the streetWithout a home; without the means to afford good shelter.Rate it:
on the tableLaid out, presented forthrightly, presented so as to be able to be scrutinized.Rate it:
on the takeCorrupt; receiving bribes or other improper payments.Rate it:
on the tip of one's tongueKnown but not quite remembered.Rate it:
On the Tip of Your TongueAlmost remembered, almost but not quite brought to mind, unable to remember preciselyRate it:
on the toss of a coinLeaving it to pure chance; relying upon a flippant metric.Rate it:
on the townCasually enjoying the nightlife of a town or city.Rate it:
on the trotsuccessively, in succession; one after the other.Rate it:
on the uprising; becoming greater in number or magnitude.Rate it:
on the upWhile the ball is rising.Rate it:
on the up-and-upLegitimate; honest; upright.Rate it:
on the uptakeIn understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".Rate it:
on the vergeVery near or close.Rate it:

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