| Idiom | Meaning | Example | 
| on moral grounds | 
based on what is right and wrong
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We refuse to accept money from drug dealers - on moral grounds.
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| on my back | 
criticizing me, on my case, ride me
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The coach is on my back about  missing the game last week.
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| on my best behavior | 
being polite to everyone, behaving in an appropriate manner
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I promised my mother that I will be on my best behavior at
her wedding. I will be a very good boy.
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| on my case | 
looking for my mistakes, criticizing me
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The coach is on my case again, yelling at me to play harder.
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| on my deathbed | 
nearly dead, very ill, at death's door
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I was so sick, I thought I was on my deathbed.
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| on my good side | 
to become my friend, in my good books
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He says nice things to me, hoping to get on my good side.
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| on my plate | 
on my schedule, on my list of duties or tasks
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I have too much on my plate right now. I'm too busy.
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| on my way | 
continue my journey, departing
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Before I leave, I'd like a cup of coffee. Then I'll be on my way.
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| on my word | 
(See upon my word)
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| on our last legs | 
nearly dead or bankrupt, nearly done for
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Financially, we were on our last legs. We couldn't get a loan.
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