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 rely or depend 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. [2 definitions] |
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 such; verge on. |
brush up on |
to study again to bring one's knowledge up to date or to remember what might have been forgotten; review. |
call on |
to put out an official demand to (a person, agency, institution, or the like). [4 definitions] |
carry on |
to persist or persevere. [4 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 persistent feeling of resentment or unhappiness; grudge. |