On the anvil. In preparation, in progress, in process.
On the contrary.
- 1. In opposition, on the other side.
- 2. So far from being so, it is just the reverse; it is quite otherwise.
On the docket. In hand, under consideration.
On the lookout. Watchful, watching, on the alert.
On the mend. Convalescent, recovering.
On the passage. On the way, en route.
On the qui vive. On the alert.
On the score of. On account of.
On the sly. Furtively, slyly.
On the spot. Immediately, instantly, at once.
On the way. On the passage, en route.
On the whole. All things considered, in view of all the circumstances, taking everything into account, upon the whole.
On the wing.
- 1. Flying, in flight.
- 2. Departing.
On tick. (Colloq.) On credit.
Onus, n. [L.] Burden.
On view. On exhibition.
Onward, Onwards, ad. Forward, in advance, on, ahead.
Onward, a.
- 1. Advancing.
- 2. Forward, advanced, improved.
- 3. Conducting.