on steroids

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. To a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, steroids.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

on steroids

Etymology

The literal sense is from anabolic steroid use as illicit drug use for doping, to become bulked up; the figurative sense is an extension.

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