on at
idiom
British, informal
1
: asking (someone) for something repeatedly and in a way that is annoying
She is always on at him for money.
2
: asking or telling (someone) to do something repeatedly and in a way that is annoying
Mummy's always on at me about cleaning up my room!
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All but one of those tunes reappear on at least one list.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Many of those suburbs rely on at least one of three aquifers in Central Texas — the Trinity, Carrizo-Wilcox and the Edwards — along with Lake Travis and other area lakes for their water.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Officials there urged residents to leave beaches and evacuate low-lying areas for higher ground or to take shelter on at least the fourth floor of a building.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 30 July 2025
Albin expects pads to go on at Thursday’s practice.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Many of those suburbs rely on at least one of three aquifers in Central Texas — the Trinity, Carrizo-Wilcox and the Edwards — along with Lake Travis and other area lakes for their water.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Officials there urged residents to leave beaches and evacuate low-lying areas for higher ground or to take shelter on at least the fourth floor of a building.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 30 July 2025
Albin expects pads to go on at Thursday’s practice.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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