on at

idiom

British, informal

: asking (someone) for something repeatedly and in a way that is annoying

She is always on at him for money.

: 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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The Biden administration used the Presidential Drawdown Authority on at least 55 occasions since August 2021 to provide Ukraine with military assistance from Department of Defense stockpiles, according to the State Department. —

Chris Massaro, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025 Prior to Rochell's retirement from the NFL in February 2025, Koch was a staple on the sidelines and cheered him on at games. —

Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Regardless, the Shakopee City Council voted to have a resolution drafted on Feb. 6 to deny a THC license to Top Star Market, which is expected to be formally voted on at the next meeting. —

Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The appointments will be voted on at the company’s annual general meeting on April 29. —

Jennifer Weil, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for on at