English example sentences with "on"

Learn how to use on in a English sentence. Over 100 hand-picked examples.

It depends on the context.

Tomorrow, he will land on the moon.

It's useless to keep on thinking any more.

I have too many things on my mind these days.

"When will you be back?" "It all depends on the weather."

"What's going on in the cave? I'm curious." "I have no idea."

Place the deck of cards on the oaken table.

When you're beginning to look like the photo in your passport, you should go on a holiday.

Come on, play with me, I'm so bored!

If you don't want to put on sunscreen, that's your problem. Just don't come complaining to me when you get a sunburn.

It's so hot that you could cook an egg on the hood of a car.

It's a complete mess, and it's getting on my nerves.

"Have you finished?" "On the contrary, I have not even begun yet."

Being objective means not telling everybody whose side you are on.

I was planning on going to the beach today, but then it started to rain.

It is easier to hit on people on the Internet than in the street.

It is easier to hit on people on the Internet than in the street.

Your glasses fell on the floor.

I consider the Jehovah's witnesses who knock on my door all the time to be no different from religious zealots trying to force their beliefs on me.

I consider the Jehovah's witnesses who knock on my door all the time to be no different from religious zealots trying to force their beliefs on me.

The war on Iraq is a volatile subject of political debate; any wrong word and a heated argument could spark.

The people who come on the Maury Povich show often make pretentious claims about their lovers cheating on them.

The people who come on the Maury Povich show often make pretentious claims about their lovers cheating on them.

My roommate is prodigal when it comes to spending money on movies; he buys them the day they're released, regardless of price.

The profane language used on network television makes many parents with young children not want to subscribe to cable.

Pop artists thrive on the adulation of their loyal fans.

It was a surprise to see all the students behaving with decorum on prom night.

Come on! Talk to me, Trang.

I spent twelve hours on the train.

Hold on, someone is knocking at my door.

There's a secret path on the left.

Smith has spent years studying the effects of sleep and sleep loss on memory and learning.

I can place the palms of my hands on the floor without bending my knees.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this matter.

I can't wait to go on a vacation.

I created a shortcut on the desktop.

I guess my view on friendship is pretty bleak because I've never really had to rely on anyone for anything.

I guess my view on friendship is pretty bleak because I've never really had to rely on anyone for anything.

She is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

When we borrow money, we must agree on the conditions.

I suggest that we go out on Friday.

Please, can you indicate this to me on the map?

Why did you wake me up to tell me something that big? Now, I'll never be able to concentrate on my work!

On May 18, a young Japanese couple was arrested after their one-year-old baby was found wrapped in a plastic bag and dumped in a gutter.

The only way on Earth to multiply happiness is to divide it.

There is no distance on this earth as far away as yesterday.

Do you have a pen on you?

You should only count on yourself--but even then, not too much.

Cole's Axiom: The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.

She would willingly come but she was on vacation.

He has been warned on several occasions.

On your feet, children!

We're going to eat a lot tonight so I hope you're not on a diet.

I work even on Sunday.

Could you turn on the light, please?

He was born on July 28th, 1888.

I'm going to sit on the bench over there next to the street lamp.

You can rely on him.

You can rely on her.

You should have acted on her advice.

You are treading on her corns.

I think you had better call on him.

You shouldn't look down on him.

You should not play on his generous nature.

You had better not play on his generous nature.

You can depend on his help.

Do you think he made that mistake on purpose?

Must you work on Sunday?

You don't have to go to school on Sunday.

What do you usually do on Sundays?

I took it for granted that you were on my side.

You don't go to school on Sunday, do you?

You must be back on Sunday at the latest.

You mustn't depend on others for help.

You depend too much on others.

You should swear on the Bible.

You will find it stated a few pages further on.

You can rely on him. He never lets you down.

I think you'd better go on a diet.

You ought not to have spent so much money on your hobby.

You are young. I, on the contrary, am very old.

You must cut down on extra expenses in order to live within your means.

You ought to get to work on time.

What on earth did you take me for?

You have no claim on me.

You ought to be on time if you start now.

Can you get by on your wages?

You have to turn in the reports on Monday.

You had better leave there on Monday.

What do you base your theory on?

You had better not smoke while on duty.

What time are you going on duty?

You're in luck. The plane is on time.

Being a teacher, you must learn to keep a tight rein on your emotions.

Did you break the window on purpose or by accident?

You had better put on a raincoat.

You are old enough to stand on your own feet.

Now that you have passed your test, you can drive on your own.

Are you planning on staying long in Berlin?

I tried to reach you on the phone, but I was unable to get through.

You can always count on Tom.

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