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In just six weeks from the time the design was started, we had the motor on the block testing its power.
Orville Wright

Meaning of "on the block" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE BLOCK

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE BLOCK

on the air
on the alert
on the back burner
on the back foot
on the baker´s list
on the ball
on the beam
on the blink
on the books
on the bot
on the bounce
on the brain
on the breadline
on the bum
on the button
on the cadge
on the cards
on the carpet
on the chance
on the cheap

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE BLOCK

a chip off the old block
apartment block
block
building block
cellblock
chip off the old block
clock
cylinder block
engine block
mental block
mounting-block
nerve block
roadblock
snatch block
starting block
stumbling block
sun block
superblock
unblock
wood block
writer´s block

Synonyms and antonyms of on the block in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on the block» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE BLOCK

Find out the translation of on the block to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on the block from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on the block» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

块上
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en el bloque
570 millions of speakers

English

on the block
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ब्लॉक पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على الكتلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на блоке
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

no bloco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্লক উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur le bloc
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Di blok
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

im Block
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブロック上
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

블록 에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing blok
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

về khối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொகுதி மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्लॉकवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

blokta
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sul blocco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w bloku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на блоці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe bloc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για το μπλοκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die blok
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på blocket
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på blokken
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the block

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE BLOCK»

The term «on the block» is very widely used and occupies the 616 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE BLOCK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the block

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9 QUOTES WITH «ON THE BLOCK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the block.
1
Majora Carter
One thing I noticed working in the Bronx is that leaders come in the craziest places. They don't always show up at community board meetings. Sometimes it's just the guys on the corner that the boys on the block respect.
2
Lupe Fiasco
I always saw two sides of life. I saw the dudes who would be the gangsta, big-time guys on the block, but would also be dedicated fathers. It was kind of weird to see that dual story that everybody has.
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Craig Robinson
I grew up on the South Side of Chicago, north Beverly. It was cool, everybody's cool on the block.
4
Eric Shinseki
If you are going to make a change, make it big and bold. Walk up to the biggest guy on the block, stand in his face and get it started. Then go around, brigade by brigade, making it make sense.
5
John Tenniel
Well, I get my subject on Wednesday night; I think it out carefully on Thursday, and make my rough sketch; on Friday morning I begin, and stick to it all day, with my nose well down on the block.
6
Billy Bob Thornton
Every couple I know has side-by-side grave plots, but when we do it we're the biggest weirdos on the block.
7
Thomas J. Watson
Every time we've moved ahead in IBM, it was because someone was willing to take a chance, put his head on the block, and try something new.
8
Damon Wayans
My father was the guy on the block who said hi to everyone.
9
Orville Wright
In just six weeks from the time the design was started, we had the motor on the block testing its power.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE BLOCK»

Discover the use of on the block in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the block and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying ...
In the book, Dr. Karp also explains: What is colic? Why do most babies get much more upset in the evening? How can a parent calm a baby--in mere minutes? Can babies be spoiled? When should a parent of a crying baby call the doctor?
Harvey Karp, M.D., 2008
2
New Kids on the Block: Five Brothers and a Million Sisters
Like a time machine, this book will take you right back—giving you an inside look at the New Kids like you’ve never seen them before.
Nikki Van Noy, 2012
3
Art on the Block: Tracking the New York Art World from SoHo ...
A tour of the last four decades of contemporary art in New York City reveals how artists pioneered new trends in gentrification and inspired art renewals, focusing on the achievements of such artists as Basquiat and Rauschenberg.
Ann Fensterstock, 2013
4
The Happiest Toddler on the Block: The New Way to Stop the
The pediatrician-author of The Happiest Baby on the Block offers parents a groundbreaking new approach for dealing with toddlers, drawing a parallel between a child's development and humankind's journey to civilization and presenting ...
Harvey Karp, Paula Spencer, 2005
5
16 on the Block
A young woman learns the truth about her seemingly perfect sister in this emotionally powerful tale.
Babygirl Daniels, 2009
6
The Fastest Kid on the Block: The Marty Glickman Story
Engaging memoir of legendary athlete & pioneer broadcaster. Recounts the triumphs & setbacks of nearly seven decades in the sporting world.
Marty Glickman, 1999
7
Back on the Block: Bill Simon's Story
These days Bill works on the other side of the bars, helping other members of the Stolen Generations find a voice and their place; finally putting their pain to rest.
Bill Simon, Des Montgomerie, Jo Tuscano, 2009
8
Be the Coolest Dad on the Block: All of the Tricks, Games, ...
With a range of ideas to suit all situations and sensibilities, Be the Coolest Dad on the Block gives any dad the right stuff to be the wackiest and smartest guy in the room. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Simon Rose, Steve Caplin, 2008
9
Black on the Block: The Politics of Race and Class in the City
Black on the Block tells the remarkable story of how these residents laid the groundwork for a revitalized and self-consciously black neighborhood that continues to flourish today.
Mary Pattillo, 2008
10
The New Kid on the Block
Open this book to any page to begin your exploration. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken.
Jack Prelutsky, 1984

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE BLOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the block is used in the context of the following news items.
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Latest star kid on the block: Athiya Shetty
From Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor in Saawariya to Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in Student Of The Year, we have seen Bollywood ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Touring Block Island, RI—the Island Time Forgot
Jump ahead three decades to early July and I'm back on the Block, as they say, for the first time since then. And now I've got my wife and my ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
3
'Big Brother 17' live feed spoilers: Battle of the Block winners …
... having to see Clay complain about being on the block in the event that he somewhat stayed there. Steve and Austin are really the big targets, ... «CarterMatt.com, Jul 15»
4
New cafe on the block
Grilled chicken sandwich. Grilled chicken sandwich. There's nothing quite like a tall, refreshing glass of juice to kickstart your day and revitalise your system. «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
5
Contemporary Hispanic Market
Newer kids on the block: Contemporary Hispanic Market. Story · Comments · Image (3). Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font Size: Default ... «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»
6
MLB Trade Rumors: 5 Pitchers Who Could Be On Block By July 31 …
While Price isn't considered on the block, Fox Sports reports that he's unlikely to be re-signed by Detroit, so it may end up wanting to move him ... «Sports World News, Jul 15»
7
Bankers eye more than $4b of stock on the block
Street Talk understands ECM bankers have been pitching to Commonwealth Bank of Australia and ANZ Banking Group in a bid to nab ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
8
New Planet On The Block! NASA Finds Earth's Older Twin Kepler 452b
NASA's Kepler mission has proved the existence of the very first near-Earth-size planet in the “habitable zone,” Kepler 452b, around a sun-like ... «Scoopwhoop, Jul 15»
9
The “smartest guys on the block” in Tungsten
Tungsten The Sangdong Tungsten/Molybdenum project in South Korea is one that those with longer memories will recall we have covered in ... «InvestorIntel, Jul 15»
10
Fiat Chrysler Reportedly Puts Magneti Marelli on the Block
According to a Reuters report, Fiat has put Magneti Marelli, its auto part making unit, on the block. The deal could raise more than $3.3 billion ... «Market Realist, Jul 15»

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