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on the spur of the momentOn very short notice; spontaneously.Rate it:
On the Spur of the MomentSpontaneously, impulsive, without planningRate it:
on the squareon the squareRate it:
on the squareA discrete, unassuming reference to freemasonry.Rate it:
on the squareHonest and open.Rate it:
on the straight and narrowHonest; proceeding according to rules and plans.Rate it:
on the streetWithout a home; without the means to afford good shelter.Rate it:
on the tableLaid out, presented forthrightly, presented so as to be able to be scrutinized.Rate it:
on the takeCorrupt; receiving bribes or other improper payments.Rate it:
on the tip of one's tongueKnown but not quite remembered.Rate it:
On the Tip of Your TongueAlmost remembered, almost but not quite brought to mind, unable to remember preciselyRate it:
on the toss of a coinLeaving it to pure chance; relying upon a flippant metric.Rate it:
on the townCasually enjoying the nightlife of a town or city.Rate it:
on the trotsuccessively, in succession; one after the other.Rate it:
on the uprising; becoming greater in number or magnitude.Rate it:
on the upWhile the ball is rising.Rate it:
on the up-and-upLegitimate; honest; upright.Rate it:
on the uptakeIn understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".Rate it:
on the vergeVery near or close.Rate it:
on the wagonBy extension, maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from some other undesirable habit.Rate it:
on the waneIn a period of decrease or decline.Rate it:
on the waneThe moon was on the wane.Rate it:
on the warpathVery angry or upset.Rate it:
On the WarpathFurious, hostile, engaged in battle, ready for confrontationRate it:
on the wayComing, approaching.Rate it:
on the wholeFor the most part; apart from some insignificant details.Rate it:
on the wholegenerallyRate it:
on the wingWhen somthing like a bird is on a wingRate it:
on the wrong side of historyHaving policies or practices that are perceived as not progressive or enlightened; behaving in a manner that reflects out-of-date or disapproved opinions.Rate it:
on thin iceIn a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.Rate it:
on tiptoeMoving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily.Rate it:
on tiptoeWe crept out on tiptoe so as not to wake the children.Rate it:
on topIn a dominant position.Rate it:
on top ofFully informed about, and in control of something; up to speed with.Rate it:
on top ofIn addition to something else.Rate it:
on top of the worldDelighted; ecstatic; exceptionally pleased, happy, or satisfied.Rate it:
On Top of the WorldFeeling wonderful, ecstatic, elated, glorious, overjoyedRate it:
on trackOn a well-defined promotion path in an organisation, usually tenure.Rate it:
on trackProceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.Rate it:
on wheelsHaving wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable.Rate it:
on wheelsMobile; able to be moved.Rate it:
on wheelsTo a large degree, excessive.Rate it:
on yer bikego away! scram!Rate it:
on your mark, get set, goA three-command start when racing:Rate it:
on your todOn your ownRate it:
on your toesBe aware,of your surroundings, know exactly what is expected, know your stuff and act accordingly. Be awake!Rate it:
on-the-spotIn the right place at this very moment.Rate it:
once againAgain.Rate it:
once and for allFinally, permanently, conclusively.Rate it:
once bitten, twice shyOne is cautious in the future if one has been hurt in the past.Rate it:

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