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Meaning of on the boil | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. simmering strongly and about to boil.
  2. About to happen; imminent.
    colloquial
  3. boiling.
  4. continuing; active; in a state of activity or development.
    colloquial
  5. Going smoothly; working well.
    colloquial
  6. Playing exceptionally well.
    colloquial
  7. (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.
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See also

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

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