English Explanatory Dictionary

on a mission

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Actively and determinedly engaged on a task.
  2. Looking for drugs; on a drug run.

Pronunciation

/ɒn‿ə ˈmɪʃn̩/ /ɑn‿ə ˈmɪʃən/ En-us-on a mission.ogg

Word forms

on a mission

Etymology

From on + a + mission (“set of tasks that fulfils a duty or purpose; deeply felt ambition in life”).

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