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on steroids
extremely enhanced or exaggerated.
on strike
refusing to work to demand change
on stun
a temporary, non-lethal weapon setting
on sufferance
With implied permission, often reluctantly.
on talking terms
Able to communicate without conflict.
on tenterhooks
Anxiously waiting for something to happen.
on the
Located or positioned atop something.
on the anvil
in the process of being developed
on the back burner
delayed or not currently being focused on.
on the back foot
in a defensive or disadvantaged position
on the ball
alert and competent.
on the beach
unemployed or idle
on the boob
to be foolish or naive
on the bounce
Immediately, without delay.
on the brain
Constantly thinking about something.
on the breadline
living at or near poverty level.
on the brink
at the point of a significant change.
on the bubble
In a precarious or uncertain situation.
on the button
Precisely correct or timely.
on the canvas
in a vulnerable or exposed position
on the cards
likely to happen in the future.
on the clock
working during paid hours
on the cuff
making a purchase without immediate payment.
on the cusp
Being on the edge of change or transition.