| a leg to stand on |
a valid or convincing basis for a point of view. |
| a new lease on life |
an opportunity to live a happier life because of improved circumstances. |
| add-on |
an optional item that may be bought in addition to a main item to supplement or improve it. [2 definitions] |
| and so on |
with more of the same type. [2 definitions] |
| bank on |
(informal) to count on. |
| bargain on |
to anticipate. [2 definitions] |
| base on balls |
in baseball, an advance to first base taken by a batter to whom four balls have been pitched. (See walk.) |
| be on to |
(informal) to have inside information about. |
| big on |
excited about; having a liking for. |
| blot on one's escutcheon |
a disgraceful blemish on one's reputation. |
| border on |
to almost be. |
| brush up on |
to bring up to date or review. |
| call on |
to put out an official demand to (a person, agency, institution, or the like). [4 definitions] |
| carry on |
to continue to do or go on as before. [2 definitions] |
| carry-on |
of luggage, small enough to be stored in the passenger cabin of an airplane. [2 definitions] |
| carrying-on |
(informal; usu. pl.) silly, wild, or improper behavior. |
| catch on |
to grasp the meaning of something (often fol by "to"). [3 definitions] |
| catch on fire |
(informal) to start to burn; catch fire. |
| check up on |
to look at or seek information about (someone or something) in order to find out if they are all right or if they getting into any trouble. |
| chip on one's shoulder |
a bitter or unhappy feeling that lasts for a long time; grudge. |