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on air
прямой эфир; транслируется по телевидению или радио
Meaning
broadcasting live; being aired on television or radio
Example
The radio show will be **on air** from 7 to 9 PM.
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on all fours
ползать на руках и коленях
Meaning
crawling on hands and knees
Example
The baby moved **on all fours** across the floor.
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on background
информация, предоставленная журналисту, которую нельзя приписать источнику
Meaning
information given to a journalist that cannot be attributed to the source
Example
The official spoke **on background** about the new policy.
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on cloud nine
крайне счастлив; на седьмом небе
Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
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on cue
точно в нужный момент
Meaning
exactly at the right moment
Example
The dog barked **on cue** when the actor opened the door.
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on edge
быть нервным, напряженным или раздражительным
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or irritable
Example
She’s been **on edge** since the exam started.
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on fire
работать очень хорошо; полный энергии и успеха
Meaning
performing very well; full of energy and success
Example
The sales team is **on fire** this month!
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on good terms
иметь дружеские и мирные отношения
Meaning
to have a friendly and peaceful relationship
Example
They are still **on good terms** even after the breakup.
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on good terms with
иметь дружеские и положительные отношения с кем-то
Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
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on one's shoulders
иметь ответственность или груз чего-то
Meaning
having the responsibility or burden of something
Example
The success of the project is **on his shoulders**.
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on one’s last legs
быть на исходе своих сил или жизни
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
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on shaky ground
в неуверенной или нестабильной ситуации
Meaning
in an uncertain or unstable situation
Example
His business is **on shaky ground** after the market crash.
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on solid ground
в безопасной или стабильной ситуации
Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
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on the ball
внимательный, умный и быстро реагирующий
Meaning
alert, smart, and quick to react
Example
You need to be **on the ball** to handle this job.
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on the beat
регулярный маршрут патрулирования полицейского
Meaning
a police officer's regular patrol route
Example
The officer was **on the beat** when he spotted the suspect.
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on the bench
служить судьей в суде
Meaning
serving as a judge in a court
Example
She spent 20 years **on the bench** before retiring.
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on the big screen
появляется в кинофильме
Meaning
appearing in a cinema film
Example
Her novel was adapted **on the big screen** last year.
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On the breadline
Жить в бедности или с очень ограниченными деньгами.
Meaning
Living in poverty or with very little money.
Example
After losing his job, he was almost **on the breadline**.
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On the clock
Работать, часто с жёстким сроком или дедлайном.
Meaning
Working, often with a strict time limit or deadline.
Example
I’m **on the clock** today, so I can’t waste any time.
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on the cutting block
рассматривается для исключения или прекращения
Meaning
being considered for elimination or discontinuation
Example
Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now **on the cutting block**.
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on the cutting edge
на переднем крае инноваций или технологий
Meaning
at the forefront of innovation or technology
Example
The laboratory is **on the cutting edge** of artificial intelligence research.
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on the dot
ровно вовремя; пунктуальный
Meaning
exactly on time; punctual
Example
The meeting started **on the dot** at 10 a.m.
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On the drawing board
На стадии планирования или разработки
Meaning
In the planning or design stage
Example
The new product is still **on the drawing board**, but it will be launched next year.
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on the fast track
быстро продвигаться по карьере или проекту
Meaning
advancing quickly in a career or project
Example
He is **on the fast track** to becoming a manager.