English words: on the district to once an adult, twice a child

300 English words, part 22 of 67 of the words starting with O, A to Z. 7 have a page of their own.

English words on the district to once an adult, twice a child

on the district prepositional phrase: Of a midwife: associated with a particular hospital, and travelling to attend patients in the nearby area.
on the DL prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the down-low.
on the docket prepositional phrase: in hand; under consideration, or in process of execution or performance
on the door prepositional phrase: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, door.
on the dot prepositional phrase: Exactly; precisely, especially of a time of day.
on the double prepositional phrase: Rapidly or immediately.
on the down-low prepositional phrase: In secret or nearly so, on a need-to-know basis.
on the downlow prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the down-low.
on the drum phrase: Money in the form of paper currency or coins, paid immediately at the time and place of a transaction, especially to a soldier as pay or bonuses.
on the dry prepositional phrase: temporarily refraining from drinking alcohol
on the earie prepositional phrase: Listening or eavesdropping; staying alert for news.
on the edge prepositional phrase: In a precarious position, with one's resources nearly exhausted.
on the edge of preposition: Very near, imminently approaching; ready to, about to.
on the edge of one's seat prepositional phrase: In suspense; waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.
on the face of prepositional phrase: Notwithstanding.
on the face of it prepositional phrase: Seemingly; to all appearances; as far as can be seen or determined without deeper investigation or analysis.
on the face of the earth prepositional phrase: Synonym of in the world.
on the fence prepositional phrase: Undecided; wavering in one's opinion.
on the fiddle prepositional phrase: Engaged in financially dishonest behaviour.
on the flat prepositional phrase: On level ground.
on the flip side prepositional phrase: On the other hand; conversely.
on the flipside prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the flip side.
on the floor prepositional phrase: Mounted on the floor of an automobile.
on the fly adjective, adverb: While in the air, without having touched the ground.
on-the-fly encryption noun: A type of encryption, or its software, which uses virtual drives to encrypt information that is then decrypted in RAM.
on the fritz prepositional phrase: Out of order; malfunctioning; broken.
on the front burner prepositional phrase: Currently receiving attention.
on the front foot prepositional phrase: Having the weight on the front foot in order to play an attacking stroke
on the full phrase: Without bouncing or being intercepted.
on the game prepositional phrase: Working as a thief.
on the go prepositional phrase: Actively traveling; busy; moving often.
on-the-go-ness noun: The state or condition of being on the go.
on the grid prepositional phrase: In trouble; in strife or difficulties; at a disadvantage.
on the gridiron prepositional phrase: On the grid; in strife; at a disadvantage.
on the gripping hand prepositional phrase: from a third point of view
on the grog prepositional phrase: Drinking alcoholic beverages to excess.
on the ground prepositional phrase: In an area (location) of interest or active operations, versus outside that area (and especially, far away from it).
on the half hour prepositional phrase: Happening hourly, but at 30 minutes past each hour; ie, 08:30, 09:30 etc.
on the heels of preposition: In close pursuit of; close behind.
on the high rope prepositional phrase: Elated.
on the high ropes prepositional phrase: In an elated or highly excited mood.
on the hog prepositional phrase: Synonym of on the hog train.
on the hog train prepositional phrase: Leading a life or an existence as a tramp or a vagrant, or traveling as such.
on the hoof prepositional phrase: Of livestock, not yet butchered.
on the hook prepositional phrase: Of an animal, slaughtered for food.
on the hop prepositional phrase: Playing truant from school.
on the horizon prepositional phrase: Imminent.
on the horn adjective: On the telephone.
on the horns of a dilemma prepositional phrase /ɒn‿ðə ˈhɔːnz‿əv‿ə daɪˈlɛmə/: Facing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives.
on the hour prepositional phrase: hourly, beginning at the start of each hour.
on the house prepositional phrase: free, complimentary.
on the huh phrase: not level, not square, not straight
on the hunt prepositional phrase: In aggressive pursuit; searching relentlessly.
on the hurry up prepositional phrase: At top speed; as fast as possible.
on the hush prepositional phrase: Secretly; in secret.
on the hush-hush prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the hush.
on the hustle prepositional phrase: Making a living, or supplementing one's living, by petty crime.
on the improve prepositional phrase: Improving; getting better; on the mend.
on the inside prepositional phrase: inside, within, inwardly, internally, interiorly, innerly
on the instant prepositional phrase: Alternative form of upon the instant.
on the internet prepositional phrase: Having internet service in one's home.
on the Internet nobody knows you're a dog proverb: It is easy to conceal someone's identity on the Internet.
on the jar prepositional phrase: ajar
on the job adjective, prepositional phrase: obtained whilst working
on the jump prepositional phrase: In a hurry.
on the knocker prepositional phrase: Going from door to door attempting to buy or sell goods fraudulently.
on the ladder prepositional phrase: On a property ladder, owning property.
on the lam adjective: Running away, usually from the police; on the run.
on the lash prepositional phrase: Out drinking socially; usually involving heavy alcohol consumption.
on the latch prepositional phrase: Closed but not locked, so that it can be opened by operating the latch.
on the level prepositional phrase: Honest(ly), sincere(ly), straightforward(ly), fair(ly).
on the line prepositional phrase: On a level with the eye of the observer, as of a picture hung in on a wall.
on the lines of preposition: Similar to, but not exactly equal.
on the lookout prepositional phrase: Constantly alert, intent on finding something or someone.
on the loose prepositional phrase: Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control.
on the low prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the down-low.
on the make prepositional phrase: Actively seeking a romantic encounter or relationship.
on-the-make-ness noun: The state or quality of being on the make.
on the march prepositional phrase: moving; advancing; progressing
on the mark prepositional phrase: Precisely accurate; correct or appropriate.
on the market prepositional phrase: Offered for sale.
on the mat prepositional phrase: To be reprimanded or called to account by someone in authority.
on the mend prepositional phrase: Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness.
on the mending hand prepositional phrase: convalescent; improving in health
on the merits adverb: Referring to a judgment, decision, or ruling of a court whose decision rests upon the law as it applies to the particular evidence and facts presented in...
on the money prepositional phrase: In the correct position; on target; precisely accurate; accurately.
on the mop prepositional phrase: Getting drunk; taking part in a session of drinking alcohol.
on the move adjective: Changing location; in motion.
on the muscle prepositional phrase: Of a horse: frisky and energetic, seeming keen to race.
on the nail prepositional phrase: Immediately, without delay.
on the needle prepositional phrase: In the habit of taking recreational drugs intravenously.
on the nick prepositional phrase: Engaged in theft.
on the nod prepositional phrase: With no discussion or controversy.
on the nose prepositional phrase: Exact; precise; appropriate.
on the nut prepositional phrase: Not in deficit, profiting; making money.
on the off chance adverb: Hoping that (something is the case), even if it is unlikely.
on the one hand prepositional phrase: From one point of view.
on the order of adverb, preposition: Approximately.
on the other hand prepositional phrase: From another point of view.
on the other paw prepositional phrase: Synonym of on the other hand
on the other side of preposition: After.
on the outlook prepositional phrase: Watching intently (from a vantage point, for someone or something).
on the outs prepositional phrase: On unfriendly terms; estranged.
on the outside prepositional phrase: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, outside.
on the outside looking in prepositional phrase: Excluded from a group, process, or opportunity, and feeling downhearted as a result.
on the pad phrase: Taking regular bribes.
on the panel prepositional phrase: Off work and receiving benefits because one is unwell.
on the part of prepositional phrase: Synonym of on one's part.
on the pat and mick prepositional phrase: Sick; out of commission due to being unwell.
on the pdq prepositional phrase: In a speedy or fast manner.
on the phone prepositional phrase: Talking to someone using a telephone; Synonym of on the telephone.
on the pill prepositional phrase: Using oral contraceptives.
on the plus side prepositional phrase: Positively; from a favorable view or perspective.
on the point of preposition: Very near to; ready to; just about to; such that something is imminent.
on the premises prepositional phrase: Synonym of on site.
on the prod prepositional phrase: Provoked into action.
on the prowl prepositional phrase: Hunting or seeking; prowling about.
on the pull prepositional phrase: Out seeking a sexual partner.
on the q.t. prepositional phrase: Quietly; in a secretive manner; clandestinely.
on the qt prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the Q.T..
on the quarter prepositional phrase: In a direction between abeam and astern; opposite, or nearly opposite, a vessel's quarter.
on the qui vive adverb: In a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle.
on the quiet adverb: surreptitiously
on the rack prepositional phrase: To be under great stress, anxiety, or physical strain.
on the radar prepositional phrase: Likely to happen, or be important in the near future or tending to attract attention.
on the rail prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the rails.
on the rails prepositional phrase: In working order, functioning properly.
on the rampage prepositional phrase: behaving violently or rioting
on the ran tan prepositional phrase: Drunk.
on the raw adverb: On exposed flesh; (chiefly figuratively), in such a way as to affect someone deeply or in a sensitive area.
on the razz prepositional phrase: Out getting drunk.
on the razzle prepositional phrase: Out getting drunk.
on the razzle-dazzle prepositional phrase: Out getting drunk.
on the ready prepositional phrase: Well-prepared or set to initiate.
on the real adverb: For real, seriously.
on the receiving end prepositional phrase: Being the victim of an unpleasant action.
on the record prepositional phrase: Intended or liable to be published.
on the reg prepositional phrase: Clipped compound of on the regular.
on the reggo prepositional phrase: On the regular.
on the regs prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the reg.
on the regular prepositional phrase: On a regular basis, regularly; frequently.
on the right foot prepositional phrase: In a strong or advantageous position, or following a successful course of action.
on the right side of history prepositional phrase: Aligning with positions or actions that future generations will morally endorse as just or progressive.
on the right track prepositional phrase: Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.
on the rise prepositional phrase: rising; becoming greater in number or magnitude.
on the rivet prepositional phrase: Riding at maximum speed.
on the road prepositional phrase: travelling, away from home.
on the rob prepositional phrase: Engaged in theft.
on the rocks prepositional phrase: Poured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.
on the ropes prepositional phrase: Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
on the run prepositional phrase: Fleeing.
on the safe side prepositional phrase: Taking precautions.
on the same page prepositional phrase: In broad agreement or sharing a common general understanding or knowledge (common in office environments).
on the same wavelength prepositional phrase: Thinking in the same way; having similar thought processes (in general).
on the sauce prepositional phrase: Drinking alcoholic beverages to excess.
on the scene prepositional phrase: In a prominent position during a situation.
on the scoot prepositional phrase: On a drinking spree; on a bender.
on the scrounge prepositional phrase: Engaged in scrounging.
on the shady side of preposition: Beyond (a specified age); older than.
on the shelf prepositional phrase: Laid aside.
on the sick prepositional phrase: In receipt of any of various current or former sickness, disability or incapacity benefits.
on the side prepositional phrase: Separate from the main course of a meal.
on the side of the angels adjective: Fighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent.
on the skew adverb: slantwise
on the skids prepositional phrase: In decline; going downhill; in trouble.
on the slide prepositional phrase: in decline
on the sly adverb: Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
on the spectrum prepositional phrase /ˌɒn ðə ˈspɛktɹəm/: Having autism spectrum disorder or exhibiting traits relating to or within the autism spectrum; autistic.
on the spin prepositional phrase: Successively, one after the other.
on the spot adjective, prepositional phrase: At that very moment.
on the square prepositional phrase: Honest and open.
on the stand prepositional phrase: Testifying at a trial; speaking as a witness during a court case.
on the stock prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the stocks.
on the stocks prepositional phrase: under construction
on the street prepositional phrase: Without a home; without the means to afford good shelter.
on the streets prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on the street.
on the strength of preposition: In reliance upon; on the basis of; using as a guide or support.
on the stroke of preposition: Precisely at a particular time.
on the stump prepositional phrase: Campaigning for public office; on the hustings.
on the surface prepositional phrase: apparently, outwardly; superficially
on the table prepositional phrase: Up for formal discussion; tabled.
on the tack adjective: Tacking.
on the take prepositional phrase: Corrupt; receiving bribes or other improper payments.
on the tap prepositional phrase: Begging, making requests for loans.
on the tapis prepositional phrase: Alternative form of upon the tapis.
on the telephone prepositional phrase: Talking to someone using a telephone; Synonym of on the phone.
on the tenterhooks prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on tenterhooks
on the tenters prepositional phrase: Synonym of on tenterhooks
on the tiles prepositional phrase: Alternative form of out on the tiles.
on the tip of one's tongue prepositional phrase: Known but not quite able to be recalled.
on the tools prepositional phrase: Doing manual labour as a tradesperson, as opposed to being a foreman, business owner, etc., in the industry.
on the toss of a coin prepositional phrase: Left to pure chance; based on a flippant metric.
on the town prepositional phrase: Casually enjoying the nightlife of a town or city.
on the trot prepositional phrase: Successively, in succession; one after the other.
on the turf prepositional phrase: Synonym of on the game (“working as a prostitute”).
on the turn prepositional phrase: At the point where a change occurs.
on the turps prepositional phrase: Drinking alcohol to excess.
on the up prepositional phrase: Rising; becoming greater in number or magnitude.
on the up and up adjective: Legitimate; honest; upright.
on the uptake prepositional phrase: In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".
on the verge phrase: Alternative form of on the verge of.
on the verge of preposition: Almost at the beginning of.
on the viretot prepositional phrase: In a great hurry.
on the wagon prepositional phrase: Abstaining from drinking any alcoholic drink, usually in the sense of having given it up (as opposed to never having partaken); teetotal.
on the wallaby prepositional phrase: Synonym of on the wallaby track.
on the wallaby track prepositional phrase: out of work; unemployed
on the wane adjective: in a period of decrease or decline
on the warpath prepositional phrase: Very angry or upset and eager for confrontation.
on the watch prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on watch.
on the water cart prepositional phrase: Dated form of on the wagon (“abstaining from alcohol”).
on the water wagon prepositional phrase: Dated form of on the wagon (“abstaining from alcohol”).
on the way prepositional phrase: Coming; approaching.
on the way out prepositional phrase: In the process of leaving.
on the whole prepositional phrase: For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.
on the wind prepositional phrase: As close as possible to the direction that the wind is blowing.
on the wing prepositional phrase: While flying.
on the wings of the wind prepositional phrase: With great speed.
on the wrong foot prepositional phrase: In a state of misunderstanding or inadvertent poor relationship with someone.
on the wrong side of the blanket prepositional phrase: Born illegitimately, outside of wedlock.
on the wrong track prepositional phrase: using the wrong general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in an unpromising way
on thin ice adverb, prepositional phrase: In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
on this score prepositional phrase: In reference to or with regard to the subject that is being discussed.
on threes prepositional phrase /ɑn θɹiz/: Involving a separate drawing for every three frames of film.
on tick prepositional phrase: bought with an agreement to pay later
on tilt prepositional phrase: Playing badly, usually overaggressively because of losing hands.
on time adjective, prepositional phrase: Punctual or according to schedule; at the planned time.
on-time marker noun: A short marker (a pip in audio or an asterisk in data) that signals a precise instant in time.
on tiptoe prepositional phrase: Standing elevated on the tips of one's toes.
on to preposition: Upon; on top of.
on top adverb: On the highest point or surface.
on top of preposition: Atop.
on top of one's game prepositional phrase: Alternative form of at the top of one's game.
on top of that prepositional phrase: Also, additionally, moreover.
on top of the world prepositional phrase: Delighted; ecstatic; exceptionally pleased, happy, or satisfied.
on topic adjective: Related to the matter under discussion.
on tour prepositional phrase: On a journey through a given list of places, such as by an entertainer performing concerts.
on tow adjective: Alternative form of in tow.
on track prepositional phrase: Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.
on-trade noun: The sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises.
on-train adjective: Taking place on a train.
on trend adjective: Having characteristics which conform to current fashion trends.
on trial prepositional phrase: Undergoing a trial in a court of law. (of a person)
on trial for one's life prepositional phrase: Undergoing a court trial in which the offender is likely to receive a death sentence if convicted.
on TV prepositional phrase: Broadcast through the medium of television.
on twos prepositional phrase: Involving a separate drawing for every two frames of film.
on velvet prepositional phrase: In a cushy or profitable position; well off.
on view prepositional phrase: Open to public inspection.
on watch prepositional phrase: On duty as a guard or lookout
on what planet prepositional phrase: Synonym of in what world.
on what score prepositional phrase: For what reason? In regard to what?
on wheels prepositional phrase: To a large degree, excessively.
on wiki adjective, adverb: Found or taking place on a wiki.
on wing prepositional phrase: In flight.
on yer bike interjection: go away! scram!
on your bike interjection: Go away.
on your head be it phrase: Used to warn someone of the responsibilities that will attach to committing to a certain task.
on your horse, amigo interjection: How are you?
on your mark interjection: Alternative form of on your marks.
on your mark, get set, go phrase: A three-command start when racing
on your marks interjection: Used to start a race, followed by "Get set, go!" or "Set, go!".
on your marks, get set, go interjection: Alternative form of on your mark, get set, go.
ONA noun: Initialism of original net animation, a Japanese anime uploaded directly onto the Internet.
ona'ah noun: The sin of knowingly selling goods for more than they are worth or buying them for less than they are worth.
onaccounta preposition: Pronunciation spelling of on account of.
onaga noun: Longtail snapper (Etelis coruscans), a species of ray-finned fish.
onager noun /ˈɒnəd͡ʒə/: The Asiatic wild ass or hemione (Equus hemionus), an animal of the horse family native to Asia; specifically, the Persian onager, Persian wild ass, or...
onagga noun: The dauw.
onagraceous adjective: Of or relating to the family Onagraceae of flowering plants, including the fuchsia and the evening primrose.
onagrad noun: Any plant of the family Onagraceae
onahole noun: An artificial vagina for use in masturbation.
Onam proper noun: A harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India.
Onan proper noun: The second son of Judah.
onanism noun /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/: Masturbation.
onanist noun: A person, especially a man, who masturbates.
onanistic adjective: Of or pertaining to masturbation (onanism).
onanistically adverb: In an onanistic manner.
onapristone noun /ˌoʊ.nəˈpɹɪˌstoʊn/: A synthetic antiprogestogen used to combat prostate cancer.
onartuzumab noun: A humanized monoclonal antibody designed to treat cancer.
Onate proper noun: A surname.
Onawa proper noun: A city, the county seat of Monona County, Iowa, United States.
onaye noun: Alternative form of inee.
onball adjective, adverb: In the midfield positions.
onballer noun: Any of the three players (the ruckman, ruck rover, and rover) who usually follow the ball around the ground rather than occupying a fixed position.
onbeam adjective: In line with excited parallel neurofibers.
onbeat noun: The first and third beats in a bar of four-four time.
onbeia noun: An elephant's tusk trumpet.
onboard adjective, adverb, noun, verb /ɒnˈbɔːd/: Carried or used on or in a vehicle or vessel.
onboarding noun, verb: The process of bringing a new employee on board, incorporating training and orientation.
onbringing adjective, noun: A bringing on; an oncome; inducing; induction.
onc adjective, noun: Oncology.
onça noun: A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 28.7 g.
oncaeid noun: Any copepod in the family Oncaeidae.
once adverb, conjunction, noun /wʌn(t)s/: One and only one time.
once a man, twice a boy proverb: Synonym of once a man, twice a child.
once a man, twice a child proverb /ˌwʌn(t)s‿ə ˈmæn ˌtwaɪs‿ə ˈt͡ʃaɪld/: A man is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when he deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state.
once a thief, always a thief phrase, proverb: A person found to have stolen another's property will always be marked as a thief.
once a woman, twice a child proverb /ˌwʌn(t)s‿ə ˈwʊmən ˌtwaɪs‿ə ˈt͡ʃaɪld/: A woman is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when she deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state.
once again adverb: Again, once more, one more time.
once an adult and twice a child proverb: Alternative form of once an adult, twice a child.
once an adult, twice a child proverb: One is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when one deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state.

Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under O: 20,049 words, in 67 parts.