on the boil

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Prepositional phrase

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on the boil

  1. (Of a heated liquid) simmering strongly and about to boil.
  2. (colloquial) About to happen; imminent.
  3. (Of a heated liquid) boiling.
  4. (colloquial) continuing; active; in a state of activity or development.
    trying to keep the deal on the boil
  5. (colloquial) Going smoothly; working well.
  6. (sports, colloquial) Playing exceptionally well.
  7. (sports, rugby, colloquial) (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition.

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