Prepositional Phrases - ON

Index
Match the phrases on the left with the definitions on the right. The tiles in the right-hand column are sortable.
PP03 ANSWERS EXPLANATION
  • on the ball
  • on hand
  • on the brink/verge of
  • on second thoughts
  • on the air
  • on no account
  • on tenterhooks
  • on the dot
  • on remand
  • on account of
  • used to say that you have changed your opinion
  • exactly on time or at the exact time mentioned
  • not for any reason
  • in custody pending trial
  • quick to understand and react to things
  • because of
  • nervous about something that is going to happen
  • immediately available for use
  • being broadcast on radio or television
  • at the point where something is about to happen
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