on the blink |
not functioning; needing repair. |
on the carpet |
being reprimanded or closely questioned by someone in authority, such as one's employer. |
on the contrary |
in contradiction to something already said. |
on the dot |
(informal) exactly on time; punctually. |
on the double |
(informal) right away; immediately. |
on the downgrade |
losing rank, status, position, or wealth; declining. |
on the house |
free, as a gift from a business establishment. |
on the mend |
getting better, esp. in health; recuperating. |
on the nose |
exactly. |
on the off chance |
with the very slight likelihood; against the faint hope. |
on the pad |
(slang) of a policeman, accepting a share of graft payments. |
on the q.t. |
(informal) in stealth or secret; quietly. |
on the qui vive |
on the lookout; alert; watchful. |
on the rebound |
just after the bounce of a ball or the like. [2 definitions] |
on the road |
traveling, esp. as a salesperson, performer, or theatrical company. |
on the rocks |
in a state of financial ruin. [2 definitions] |
on the shelf |
inactive or unused; put aside; reserved for future use or consideration. |
on the sly |
secretly; stealthily. |
on the spot |
at once; immediately. [2 definitions] |
on the spur of the moment |
without much thought; on a sudden impulse. |
on the upgrade |
improving, rising, or gaining importance. |