On the block
For sale.Our house has been on the block for over a month now.
On the blink
Not working.My stereo has been on the blink for many months.
On the bench
For a judge to be directing a session of court.The judge was on the bench for three days last week.
On the bench
Sitting or waiting for a chance to play in a sports game.The new player was forced to sit on the bench for most of his first season.
On the beam
Just right or correct, doing well.What the politician said about the tax problem was right on the beam.
On the bandwagon
Doing or joining something because many others are doing it.Everybody in our company is on the bandwagon to eliminate smoking in the workplace.
On speaking terms with (someone)
On friendly terms with someone.The woman is not on speaking terms with her older sister.
On (someone’s) shoulders
To be someone's responsibility.The responsibility for organizing the office is always on my shoulders.
On (someone’s) say-so
With someone's permission or authority.I was able to ask for a new stove on the apartment manager's say-so.
On (someone or something’s) last legs
Almost worn out or finished or broken, close to exhaustion or close to death.My computer is on its last legs and soon I will have to buy a new... Read more →