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on a dime
In a very small space.
Bob can turn that car on a dime.
Tom says his new sports car will stop on a dime.
on a pedestal
Lovingly honored and cared for.
Bill is always waiting on his fiancee and bringing her flowers and candy. He has certainly put her on a pedestal.
Mrs. Raymond's children served her breakfast in bed on Mother's Day and later took her out to dinner. She felt on a pedestal.
on a shoestring
With little money to spend; on a very low budget.
Быть стесненным в денежных средствах.
The couple was seeing Europe on a shoestring.
When I was a student I lived on a shoestring.
Когда я был студентом я жил почти впроголодь.
on account of
As a result of; because of.
The picnic was held in the gym on account of the rain.
on account
As part payment of a debt; to lessen the amount owed.
John paid $10 down and $5 on account each month for his bicycle.
on all fours
hit on all four
On all four legs; on hands and knees.
Billy's father got down on all fours and gave the baby a ride.
Fido sat up to "beg" but dropped down on all fours to eat the dog biscuit Sam gave him.
On a level of equality; of the same value.
Wigs may be widely used, but they are still not on all fours with beautiful natural hair.
on an average
on the average
In most cases; usually.
On an average Dan's mother has to ask him three times before he helps with the dishes.
On the average, Mr. Blank trades in his car for a new one every three years.
on an even keel
In a well-ordered way or condition; orderly.
When the football rally seemed almost ready to become a riot, the principal stepped to the platform and got things back on an even keel.