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Meaning of on the boil | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Examples

“trying to keep the deal on the boil”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

on the boob on the book on the books on the bounce on the bow on the brain