On Flashcards
(4 cards)
Be on fire
1/ Sth is burning
Ex: the building is on fire
2/ playing/working extremely well
Ex: You are on fire today!
Be on hold
1/ If you are on hold when using the phone, you’re waiting to speak to someone
Put someone on hold: He’s on the phone at the moment, can I put you on hold
2/ If an activity is on hold, it has been intentionally delay
Be put on hold: the movie has been put on hold until the Korea political situation improves
Put sth on hold: I was so excited about doing the course, I put everything else on hold
On the go
1/ Busy and active
Like most working mothers, she is always on the go
I have been on the go all day, and I’m really tired
Did you know that she’s got a new book on the go
2/ while travelling or not at home
With mobile banking, you can manage your money on the go
On the rise
Increasing
Police say that youth crime is on the rise again