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Onondaga a member of a tribe of North American Indians inhabiting the area around Onondaga Lake in New York State and belonging to the Six Nations. [2 definitions]
on one's feet in a standing position. [3 definitions]
on (one's) last legs having very little remaining energy, strength, hope, or ability to function; liable to collapse or die.
on one's mettle in a position to demonstrate inner reserves of good character or spirit.
on one's own alone or without anyone's help.
on one's toes (informal) alert and ready to respond or act.
on one's way during one's journey to a place; enroute
on pain of subject to the penalty or punishment of.
on pins and needles highly excited, nervous, or anxious, esp. in anticipation of something; filled with suspense.
on principle according to one's principles.
on purpose deliberately; intentionally.
onrush a powerful flow or forward movement.
on sale available to buy at a lower price.
on-screen occurring in a motion picture or television program, or on a projection screen. [2 definitions]
on second thought after thinking it over; upon reconsideration.
onset the early stage; beginning. [2 definitions]
onshore to, toward, near, or on a coast or shore. [3 definitions]
on-site on or at the usual location of something.
onslaught a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack.
on someone's coattails by association with someone else.
onstage on the performing area of a stage, or pertaining to things, actions, or the like on such an area. [2 definitions]