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Breathless, Out of breath; hard breath; not able to breathe easily: I was breathless after climbing the stairs. That one kiss had left her breathless with excitement. After running so long , he was out of breath. She was breathless with excitement. She was out of breath, after running up the stairs. By the time we reached the top , we were out of breath. A: Why are you so breathless? B: I sprinted all the way to catch the train, but I missed it! A: You look breathless! What happened? B: I saw the dog loose and ran here to warn you. A: Why do you sound breathless? B: I just ran up five flights of stairs—there was no elevator!

Once in a while = sometimes ; occasionally; now and then , at times. sometimes, but not regularly: sometimes but not often: You meet some really interesting people every once in a while. Once in a while I like to eat seafood. We see each other every once in a while. My old friend calls me once in a while. Once in a while , he goes to rock concerts. A: Do you go hiking often? B: Not really, but I do enjoy it once in a while. A: Do you cook at home? B: I mostly eat out, but I cook once in a while. A: Do you still play the guitar? B: I’m not as into it as I used to be, but I pick it up once in a while.

On time = on schedule ; punctually ; used to describe something that arrives, happens, or is done when it should and is not late: The airline ranked last in on-time arrivals last month. He wanted to get to his meeting on time . "Success comes to those who act on time." "Being on time shows respect and responsibility." "Opportunities favor those who are punctual." Most of the people came on time. This train is always on time. A: "The train is leaving soon!" B: "Relax, we’ll be on time." A: "The meeting starts at 10 sharp." B: "No worries, we’ll be on time." A: "Hurry up, or we’ll miss the bus!" B: "Trust me, we’ll be on time."

On the weekend = on Saturdays and sundays…on Saturday or Sunday, or on both Saturday and Sunday: I wouldn't go to that restaurant on the weekend - they never have tables available. On the weekend, we like to focus on the kids. My dad only came home on the weekend so it was just Mom and me during the week. I work two jobs Monday through Friday, so I try to have nothing happening on the weekend. I catch up on my TV shows on the weekend. A: What are you going to do on the weekend? B: I’m going hiking on Saturday and relaxing on Sunday. A: What’s your plan for the weekend? B: I’ll visit my grandparents on Saturday and catch up on reading on Sunday. A: Do you have any plans on the weekend? B: Yes, I’m going shopping on Saturday and having a picnic on Sunday.

On the way = going or coming during the journey. Also, on one's way . In the process of coming, going, or traveling; also, about to come. The mail plane is on the way , She is on her way out the door , Winter is on the way . There is a station on the way to the next city. On the way to work this morning she saw a deer. I will stop by the post office on my way home. A: Are you coming to the party? B: Yes, I'll pick up some snacks on the way. A: Can you drop this letter at the post office? B: Sure, I'll do it on the way to work A: Did you remember to get the flowers? B: Not yet, but I'll grab them on the way to the event.

On the contrary= no, not at all. used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated: I'm not angry with you. On the contrary! He is not lazy , on the contrary , he is very active. On the contrary, success came quickly. On the contrary, her kindness stood out. On the contrary, the journey was smooth. Are you cold? On the contrary ! I am quite warm.. A: Did the team perform poorly? B: On the contrary, they played exceptionally well and won by a huge margin. A: Was the restaurant disappointing? B: On the contrary, it exceeded all my expectations. A: Do you think the book was boring? B: On the contrary, I couldn’t put it down—it was thrilling!

On schedule = without delay ; on time..not early or late: The bus usually arrives on schedule. The meeting did not start on schedule. I hope that my plane is on schedule.. A: Is the package going to be delayed? B: No, it’s on schedule. A: Will the project be done by Friday? B: Yes, everything is on schedule. A: Are the repairs taking longer than expected? B: Not at all, they’re on schedule.

On purpose = deliberately , intentionally. If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally, not by accident: I didn't do it on purpose - it was an accident. Sometimes I suspect she arrives late on purpose just to annoy me. I'm convinced he knocked my drink over on purpose. Their coach instructed them to lose the game on purpose. A: Did you spill the drink on purpose? B: No, it slipped out of my hand! A: Are you ignoring me on purpose? B: No, I didn’t even see you there! A: Did you leave the door open on purpose? B: No, I thought you were coming right behind me!

On foot = by walking ..Walking or running, not using a vehicle. Are you going by bicycle or on foot? He got out of his car and fled on foot. She had to make the long trek on foot. A: Do you go to the park by car? B: No, I don't. I go on foot. A: Do you usually get to the library by bike? B: No, I don't. I go on foot. A: Do you travel to work by train? B: No, I don't. I go on foot.

On and on = without stopping , continuously.. continuing for a long time: The noise just went on and on. The music played on and on. He worked on and on without rest. A: Did the movie feel long? B: Yes, it dragged on and on! A: Was the speech interesting? B: Not really, it went on and on without a point. A: How was the train ride? B: It went on and on forever!