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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE LOOSE

on the loose play
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WHAT DOES ON THE LOOSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on the loose in the English dictionary

The definition of on the loose in the dictionary is free from confinement or restraint. Other definition of on the loose is on a spree.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE LOOSE

on the horns of a dilemma
on the house
on the improve
on the increase
on the instant
on the job
on the jump
on the knocker
on the lam
on the level
on the make
on the market
on the mend
on the money
on the move
on the nail
on the nod
on the nose
on the off chance
on the off-chance

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE LOOSE

caboose
Canada goose
choose
cut loose
footloose
golden goose
goose
hang loose
have a screw loose
have a slate loose
let loose
loose
mongoose
moose
Mother Goose
noose
pick and choose
play fast and loose
the loose
unloose

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

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ON THE LOOSE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «on the loose» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of on the loose

Translation of «on the loose» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE LOOSE

Find out the translation of on the loose to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on the loose 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 loose» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

上松
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

suelto
570 millions of speakers

English

on the loose
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ढीला पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على فضفاضة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на свободе
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

à solta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঢিলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur le lâche
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Di longgar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf dem losen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

緩い上
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도망
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing ngeculke
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên lỏng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தளர்வான மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सैल वर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gevşek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a piede libero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na wolności
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на волі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în libertate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στο χαλαρό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die los
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på rymmen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på frifot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the loose

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE LOOSE»

The term «on the loose» is very widely used and occupies the 1.844 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 LOOSE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «on the loose» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «on the loose» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE LOOSE»

Discover the use of on the loose in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the loose and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Luke on the Loose: A Toon Book
A young boy's fascination with pigeons soon erupts into a full-blown chase around Central Park, across the Brooklyn Bridge, through a fancy restaurant, and into the sky.
‎2009
2
Lois on the Loose
Young and beautiful, Lois Pryce was a rising star at the BBC. Unbeknownst to her co-workers, Lois lived a parallel life as a biker babe with an overwhelming sense of wanderlust.
Lois Pryce, 2009
3
Obi, Gerbil on the Loose
A tale of a gerbil's great adventure, perfect for fans of the Humphrey series!
Michael Delaney, 2008
4
Mother Goose on the Loose: A Handbook and CD-ROM Kit with ...
Let Mother Goose on the loose in your library and jump-start children's learning and brain development. Here are activities that will build motor, music, social, and preliteracy skills in infants and toddlers.
Betsy Diamant-Cohen, 2006
5
Mother Goose Numbers on the Loose
The illustrations are filled with surprising wit and whimsy. And this vibrant, playful volume is irresistible as an introduction to Mother Goose or as a new delight for her longtime fans. Includes a note from the illustrators.
Leo & Diane Dillon, 2007
6
Zombies on the Loose
Is it really possible to create a zombie? Many people believe they can. This amazing book reveals the truth behind the science in creating a zombie out of a real human.
Anne Rooney, 2008
7
Boo on the Loose (Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc.)
The number one Scare Team at Monsters, Inc., must come up with a solution when a girl named Boo makes her way onto the scare floor.
Gail Herman, 2012
8
Goose on the Loose
Caring for Penny Hapwell's pet goose, Gussie, turns into a disaster after Gussie is mistakenly handed over to Mr. Barker, who won a goose in a raffle and is looking forward to roast goose with all the trimmings, and it is up to Mandy Hope ...
Ben M. Baglio, 2000
9
On the Loose
At age twelve, Bobby murdered two people in the sleepy town where he lived--now nine years later, he's been released from juvenile prison and is back for revenge.
Andrew Coburn, 2006
10
Mark Twain on the Loose: A Comic Writer and the American Self
Critical perspective on the writings of Mark Twain as a body of literature, as a public personality and as a myth.
Bruce Michelson, 1995

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

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the loose is used in the context of the following news items.
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Afternoon Bulletin: MTA Asks City to Fund $9.8B Deficit, Alligator on
Afternoon Bulletin: MTA Asks City to Fund $9.8B Deficit, Alligator on the Loose. By Elizabeth Gurdus | 07/24/15 4:25pm. Comment. MTA Union Rejects New ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
2
EXCLUSIVE: Irish love rat Sean Whelan on the loose online
Irish - Sean Whelan AN Irish lothario who preys on vulnerable women on dating sites is up to his old tricks. Sean Whelan, 60, has set up a ... «Olive Press, Jul 15»
3
Feral hogs on the loose: USDA surveying Alabama farmers to …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week that its National Agricultural Statistics Service would be surveying farmers in Alabama ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
4
Bison On The Loose In Wexford County
... and stuff,” said Cushman. As for that last bison out on the loose if you do see it, you're asked not to go near it and call animal control. «9&10 News, Jul 15»
5
Four Years Later, Killer Of Norristown Teen Remains On The Loose
Four Years Later, Killer Of Norristown Teen Remains On The Loose. 17-Year-old Ray Dawkins was in the prime of his life when he was gunned ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
6
Suspect On The Loose After Cheat Lake BFS Armed Robbery
According to a press release from the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office, a man entered the store with a black pistol and demanded money ... «WDTV, Jul 15»
7
Police: one home robber caught, second suspect still on the loose
One man has been arrested, but another suspect remains on the loose, after an armed home invasion robbery Thursday afternoon near the ... «ABC17News.com, Jul 15»
8
Wild birds are still on the loose
THE hunt continues for a group of large birds which have been loose for a fortnight in the north Winchester countryside. Three of the six rhea ... «Hampshire Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
Suburban dentist seeks (enormous) loose tooth
ALGONQUIN, Ill. — A tooth is on the loose and a suburban dentist is hoping it will be found. Mickey the Molar. Mickey The Molar is the mascot ... «WGN-TV, Jul 15»
10
Brewerytown Shooting Suspect on the Loose
Philadelphia police are looking to the public for help after surveillance video captured a suspect wanted for a shooting in Brewerytown. «NBC 10 Philadelphia, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. On the loose [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/on-the-loose>. May 2024 ».
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