on the boil (English, prep_phrase)
expansion: on the boil
Senses:
qualifier: Of a heated liquid
glosses: simmering strongly and about to boil.
glosses: About to happen; imminent.
tags: colloquial
qualifier: Of a heated liquid
glosses: boiling.
glosses: continuing; active; in a state of activity or development.
tags: colloquial
glosses: Going smoothly; working well.
tags: colloquial
topics: hobbies
lifestyle
sports
glosses: Playing exceptionally well.
tags: colloquial
topics: ball-games
games
hobbies
lifestyle
rugby
sports
glosses: (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition.
tags: colloquial
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