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