on the boil
English
Prepositional phrase
on the boil
- (Of a heated liquid) simmering strongly and about to boil.
- (colloquial) About to happen; imminent.
- (Of a heated liquid) boiling.
- (colloquial) continuing; active; in a state of activity or development.
- trying to keep the deal on the boil
- (colloquial) Going smoothly; working well.
- (sports, colloquial) Playing exceptionally well.
- (sports, rugby, colloquial) (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition.
Synonyms
- (about to happen): imminent, impending, looming
- (going well): cooking with gas
- (rugby): on the burst