Idiomatic: words and definitions (4,686) | English Dictionary

This page gathers the 4,686 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “Idiomatic” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 29 of 47: from “on board” to “one-trick pony”.

on board adj Joining in or participating.
on course prep_phrase Following the intended route.
on end prep_phrase without interruption, without stopping, continuously
on file prep_phrase Duly submitted, accepted, or recorded.
on fire prep_phrase Overwhelmed with emotion; beside oneself.
on hold prep_phrase Delayed; postponed; suspended.
on ice prep_phrase Not being used; temporarily unavailable or suspended; on hold.
on its merits prep_phrase Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.
on one's feet prep_phrase Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.
on one's head prep_phrase Assumed or borne, as a responsibility or something blameworthy.
on one's last legs prep_phrase About to die.
on one's mind adj In one's thoughts, especially persistently or recurrently.
on purpose prep_phrase By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately.
on sight prep_phrase Immediately when sighted.
on solid ground prep_phrase Confident or justified regarding a subject or argument.
on someone's hands prep_phrase Being someone's liability or responsibility; with which someone is lumbered.
on steroids prep_phrase To a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
on strike adj Withholding labor as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.
on stun prep_phrase (usually after a plural noun), to a degree that is stunning.
on talking terms prep_phrase able to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topic
on the anvil prep_phrase In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured.
on the back foot prep_phrase in a defensive posture; on the defensive; off balance; at a disadvantage.
on the ball prep_phrase Alert, active, or attentive; on top of things.
on the boob prep_phrase Breastfeeding, nursing at the breast.
on the bubble prep_phrase Uncertain of success.
on the clock prep_phrase Working at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.
on the cutting room floor prep_phrase Not included in the finalized version of something; deliberately rejected or unintentionally overlooked.
on the down-low prep_phrase In secret or nearly so, on a need-to-know basis.
on the drum phrase Money in the form of paper currency or coins, paid immediately at the time and place of a transaction, especially to a soldier as pay or…
on the face of it prep_phrase Seemingly; to all appearances; as far as can be seen or determined without deeper investigation or analysis.
on the fly adv Spontaneously or extemporaneously; done as one goes, or during another activity.
on the front foot prep_phrase In a dominant position.
on the game prep_phrase Working as a thief.
on the go prep_phrase Actively traveling; busy; moving often.
on the heels of prep In close pursuit of; close behind.
on the high rope prep_phrase Elated.
on the hoof prep_phrase Alive; embodied in a living animal (including a human); in working order.
on the hook prep_phrase In debt; obligated to pay or provide; liable; responsible or blamed.
on the level prep_phrase Honest(ly), sincere(ly), straightforward(ly), fair(ly).
on the loose prep_phrase Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control.
on the mat prep_phrase To be reprimanded or called to account by someone in authority.
on the nose prep_phrase Exact; precise; appropriate.
on the other side of prep After.
on the rag prep_phrase Menstruating.
on the rails prep_phrase In working order, functioning properly.
on the right side of history prep_phrase Aligning with positions or actions that future generations will morally endorse as just or progressive.
on the run prep_phrase Fleeing.
on the same page prep_phrase In broad agreement or sharing a common general understanding or knowledge (common in office environments).
on the same wavelength prep_phrase Thinking in the same way; having similar thought processes (in general).
on the shelf prep_phrase Laid aside.
on the spectrum prep_phrase Having autism spectrum disorder or exhibiting traits relating to or within the autism spectrum; autistic.
on the spot prep_phrase At that very moment.
on the square prep_phrase Honest and open.
on the stocks prep_phrase in progress, underway
on the street prep_phrase Without a home; without the means to afford good shelter.
on the table prep_phrase Open or available for further attention or action.
on the trot prep_phrase Successively, in succession; one after the other.
on the up prep_phrase Rising; becoming greater in number or magnitude.
on the up-and-up adj Legitimate; honest; upright.
on the uptake prep_phrase In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".
on the wagon prep_phrase Abstaining from drinking any alcoholic drink, usually in the sense of having given it up (as opposed to never having partaken); teetotal.
on the way prep_phrase Coming; approaching.
on the wrong side of history prep_phrase Having policies or practices that are perceived as not progressive or enlightened; behaving in a manner that reflects out-of-date or…
on thin ice prep_phrase In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
on top adv In a dominant position.
on top of prep In addition to something else.
on track prep_phrase Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.
on-brand adj Consistent with one's reputation, perhaps to a stereotypical degree.
on-ramp verb To introduce (someone) to (something).
one after another adv In single file.
one and all pron The entire set of persons or things within a given domain, considered both as separate individuals and collectively.
one and only adj Unique, one of a kind.
one and the same det The selfsame. Used to emphasize the identity or equivalence of two things.
one brick short of a full load adj Stupid.
one can dish it out, but one can't take it phrase One is able to express thoughts, criticism, or insults towards others, but cannot accept being on the receiving end of the same treatment.
one could hear a pin drop phrase Extremely quiet, for example, as during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or at a sudden dramatic or tense moment.
one for the road noun A final drink before one leaves.
one hundred and one det A great many; numerous.
one in the eye for phrase An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
one man and his dog noun Almost nobody; very few people.
one moment noun A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.
one of a kind noun A unique specimen.
one of those things noun An unfortunate, but unavoidable, event.
one side noun A place where things are stored or reserved, as in
one thing led to another phrase From one event, a series of insignificant steps resulted in another event.
one too many noun One or more servings too many of alcohol, leading to drunkenness.
one up verb To outdo, to perform something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
one's fingers are all thumbs phrase Used to imply that someone is extremely clumsy, awkward, or uncoordinated when using their hands to do something.
one's fingers itch phrase Used to imply that one has a strong, restless desire to do or get involved in something; used to describe an eager urge to take action.
one's ship comes in phrase One makes or comes into possession of a significant amount of money.
one-and-done noun Something that is completed or accomplished only once, never to be done again.
one-hit wonder noun A recording artist known for only one hit song, especially after failing at subsequent attempts at success.
one-horse race noun An election campaign or other competitive situation in which only one competitor is entered or in which only one competitor has a realistic…
one-man band noun An organisation or business that is effectively run by only one person.
one-night stand noun A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of…
one-note adj Having only one opinion, outlook, tone, etc., especially as expressed repetitively; without variety or range.
one-off noun Something that is done, created, etc. only once, and often quickly, simply, or improvisationally.
one-percenter noun An esoteric joke which is unlikely to be appreciated by a general audience.
one-track mind noun That said to be possessed by someone who is obsessed with something or only able to think of one thing.
one-trick pony noun A person or group noteworthy for only a single achievement, skill, or characteristic.

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