English Explanatory Dictionary

on the boil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

on the boil

Synonyms

impending looming on the burst imminent cooking with gas
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