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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Dan Shanoff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Temu’s stance seems to have changed on at least one front since then, however, and its lack of prevarication on the issue also couldn’t help but throw into relief Shein’s avoidance of the same.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
The two teens did not have life jackets on at the time, authorities added.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
All but one of those tracks hits a new high on at least one of the two tallies, and half of all of his current wins are bigger than ever on both rosters.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Dan Shanoff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Temu’s stance seems to have changed on at least one front since then, however, and its lack of prevarication on the issue also couldn’t help but throw into relief Shein’s avoidance of the same.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
The two teens did not have life jackets on at the time, authorities added.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
All but one of those tracks hits a new high on at least one of the two tallies, and half of all of his current wins are bigger than ever on both rosters.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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