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    be on

    US /bi ɑn/

    ・

    UK /bi: ɔn/

    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be operating or functioning.
    Make sure the power is on before you start.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be scheduled or planned.
    The show will be on next week.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be shown on television or at the cinema.
    What's on TV tonight?
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be taking a prescribed medicine.
    She has to be on antibiotics for a week.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be one's responsibility to pay for something.
    The next round of drinks is on me.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo accept a bet or challenge.
    I'm on! I bet you $20 that he won't show up.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo agree to do something; to be in agreement.
    "I'll help you move next weekend." "Okay, I'm on!"
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be performing very well; to be at one's best.
    The chef is really on tonight; the food is amazing!
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be using illegal drugs.
    He seems a little strange; I think he might be on something.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbAbout to happen or occur.
    There's a storm on, so be careful going outside.

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    08:39The "Boyfriend" Tag (ft. Troye Sivan) | Tyler Oakley #TROYLER
    • I'm on a cushion so I can be on Troye's level.

      I'm on a cushion so I can be on Troye's level.

    A2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • And when people are on there, even if they shouldn't be on there, we'll help them.

      And when people are on there, even if they shouldn't be on there, we'll help them.

    • THEY SHOULDN'T BE ON

      THEY SHOULDN'T BE ON

    B1

    Canceling a Flight - SNL

    05:55Canceling a Flight - SNL
    • No, you'll be on the flight.

      No, you'll be on the flight.

    • >> NO, YOU'LL BE ON THE FLIGHT.

      >> NO, YOU'LL BE ON THE FLIGHT.

    B1

    Learn English While Watching an Eclipse - Monday April 8 @ 3:00pm EST

    03:33Learn English While Watching an Eclipse - Monday April 8 @ 3:00pm EST
    • what I'll do is I'll put, um, like, I'll be on this side of the screen, and

      what I'll do is I'll put, um, like, I'll be on this side of the screen, and

    • And what I'll do is I'll put, like, I'll be on

      And what I'll do is I'll put, like, I'll be on

    A2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • TO NOT BE ON THE STAGE WITH JOE

      TO NOT BE ON THE STAGE WITH JOE

    • But first, we have to tell working people in America who are hurting that we're going to be on their side every single time against those big corporations who created this mess to begin with and remind people we're all in this together.

      But first, we have to tell working people in America who are hurting that we're going to be on their side every single time against those big corporations who created this mess to begin with and remind people we're all in this together.

    B1

    James Harden on Kobe Bryant

    04:37James Harden on Kobe Bryant
    • But you've got this candy now, which I guess it's kind of a big deal for an athlete to be on a candy.

      But you've got this candy now, which I guess it's kind of a big deal for an athlete to be on a candy.

    • To be on a candy.

      To be on a candy.

    A2

    Dora the Explorer AquaPet FAIL TOYS Funny Naughty Dora Toy Review

    02:49Dora the Explorer AquaPet FAIL TOYS Funny Naughty Dora Toy Review
    • What kind of game could you play with this? Hide and Go seek? I bet it will be on your mommy's night stand.

      What kind of game could you play with this? Hide and Go seek? I bet it will be on your mommy's night stand.

    • Um, I bet it'll be on your mommy's nightstand.

      Um, I bet it'll be on your mommy's nightstand.

    A2

    Steve Nash : 6 Minute NBA Ball Handling Workout Secrets | Point Guard Skills Workout

    06:43Steve Nash : 6 Minute NBA Ball Handling Workout Secrets |  Point Guard Skills Workout
    • The most important thing about making a crossover move is to be on balance.

      The most important thing about making a crossover move is to be on balance.

    • The most important thing about making a crossover move is to be on balance.

      The most important thing about making a crossover move is to be on balance.

    A2

    Elon Musk loses more than $100 billion after tumultuous year

    02:53Elon Musk loses more than $100 billion after tumultuous year
    • That means, Elon Musk is likely going to be on the hook to keep the social media site afloat.

      That means, Elon Musk is likely going to be on the hook to keep the social media site afloat.

    • LIKELY BE ON THE HOOK TO KEEP

      LIKELY BE ON THE HOOK TO KEEP

    B1

    iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!

    13:23iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!
    • whatever app you want which is totally not what I expected to be on the list of things you could do with a new button on the side of the iPhone.

      whatever app you want which is totally not what I expected to be on the list of things you could do with a new button on the side of the iPhone.

    • to be on the list of things you could do

      to be on the list of things you could do

    B1