English - United States
on a knife edge
on a knife edge
In a tense and risky balance.
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on a shoestring
on a shoestring
With very little money.
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on borrowed time
on borrowed time
Continuing after an expected end or failure.
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on pins and needles
on pins and needles
Very nervous while waiting.
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on the blink
on the blink
Not working correctly.
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on the double
on the double
Very quickly.
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on the house
on the house
Free, paid for by the business.
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on the mend
on the mend
Recovering after illness or trouble.
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on the money
on the money
Exactly correct.
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on the nose
on the nose
Exactly right or precise.
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on the right track
on the right track
Following a good or correct course.
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on the rocks
on the rocks
In trouble or likely to fail.
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on the same wavelength
on the same wavelength
Thinking or understanding in a similar way.
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on the spot
on the spot
Immediately or in a difficult public position.
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on the up and up
on the up and up
Honest, legitimate, and improving.
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once bitten twice shy
once bitten twice shy
A bad experience makes someone more cautious later.
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one for the road
one for the road
A final drink, item, or action before leaving.
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out in left field
out in left field
Strange, unexpected, or not connected to the issue.
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