on at

phrase

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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Atkins, who was with the Hall County Sheriff's Office since December 2012, is accused of access the system on at least four occasions for his own personal use. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The change has had a significant financial impact on at least one vendor. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 The company launched more than 25 years ago and focused on at-home fitness programs. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026 Nussmeier's first series led to a 58-yard field goal and Butker added his 69-yarder after Tampa Bay turned the ball over on at the Kansas City 49 with 3 seconds remaining before halftime. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on at

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“On at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20at. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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