be on at

Meaning

1. Oxford33% of films

   to keep asking or telling sb sth so that they become annoyed or tired

   - That's what I said. - What are you going on at me for, then?

In the movies · 3

• - That's what I said. - What are you going on at me for, then?Beautiful Thing1996
• Naha Rescue One will be on station at splashdown.First Man2018
• They knew this virus show would be on at this time, just like they knewKnock at the Cabin2023

Learn it in full scenes

• Beautiful Thing1996
  • Sandra Catches the Boys Bunking Off
  • Neighbours Shout Over Leah's Music
  • Jamie and Steven Read in Bed

From the same entry

• be on about
• be on about
• be on for
• it isn't on
• on and on
• what are you, on
• you're on
• off and on and off