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] |
on tap |
ready to be served from a cask, as beer or ale. [2 definitions] |
Ontario |
a south central Canadian province on the Great Lakes. [2 definitions] |
on tenterhooks |
in a condition of anxiety, tension, or uneasy suspense. |
on the air |
broadcast on radio or television. |
on the average |
usually; ordinarily. |
on the ball |
acting with efficiency and competence. [2 definitions] |
on the blink |
not functioning; needing repair. |
on the carpet |
being reprimanded or closely questioned by someone in authority, such as one's employer. |