on it like a car bonnet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Synonym of on it (“actively working to solve a problem, etc.”).

Pronunciation

en-uk-on_it_like_a_car_bonnet.opus en-au-on it like a car bonnet.ogg

Word forms

on it like a car bonnet

Etymology

From English on it with the fanciful elaboration like a car bonnet, the latter part chosen because it rhymes with the first part.

Synonyms

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