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Meaning of "on the wagon" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES ON THE WAGON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

on the wagon

Teetotalism

Teetotalism refers to either the practice of, or the promotion of, complete personal abstinence from alcoholic beverages. A person who practices teetotalism is called a teetotaler or is simply said to be teetotal. The teetotalism movement was first started in Preston, England in the early 19th century. The Preston Temperance Society was founded by 1833 by Joseph Livesey, who was to become a leader of the temperance movement and the author of The Pledge: "We agree to abstain from all liquors of an intoxicating quality whether ale, porter, wine or ardent spirits, except as medicine." Some common reasons for choosing teetotalism are psychological, religious, health, medical, familial, philosophical and social, or sometimes it is simply a matter of taste or preference. When at drinking establishments, teetotalers either abstain from drinking completely, or consume non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks, tea, coffee and mocktails. Contemporary and colloquial usage has somewhat expanded teetotalism to include strict abstinence from most recreational intoxicants.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE WAGON

on the table
on the tiles
on the tip of one´s tongue
on the town
on the track of
on the trot
on the turn
on the understanding that
on the up and up
on the upgrade
on the wallaby
on the wane
on the warpath
on the watch
on the way out
on the whole
on the wind
on the wing
on the wrong foot
on the wrong tack

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE WAGON

baggage wagon
bandwagon
battlewagon
chip wagon
chuck wagon
Conestoga wagon
covered wagon
dinner wagon
dragon
goods wagon
jump on the bandwagon
mammy wagon
off the wagon
paddy wagon
patrol wagon
police wagon
station wagon
tank wagon
tea wagon
wagon

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

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Translation of «on the wagon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE WAGON

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

Translator English - Chinese

上车
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en el carro
570 millions of speakers

English

on the wagon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वैगन पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على عربة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на вагон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

no vagão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ওয়াগন উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur le wagon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada kereta
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

am Wagen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワゴン上
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마차 에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing grobag
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên toa xe
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேகன் மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वॅगनवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Vagonda
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sul carro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na wozie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на вагон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe vagon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πάνω στο βαγόνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die wa
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på vagnen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på vognen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the wagon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE WAGON»

The term «on the wagon» is regularly used and occupies the 60.886 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the wagon

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3 QUOTES WITH «ON THE WAGON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the wagon.
1
Nellie Bly
On the wagon sped, and I, as well as my comrades, gave a despairing farewell glance at freedom as we came in sight of the long stone buildings.
2
Stanley Kubrick
Here's to five miserable months on the wagon and the irreparable harm that it's caused me.
3
Irwin Shaw
I've gone on the wagon, but my body doesn't believe it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE WAGON»

Discover the use of on the wagon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the wagon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Wagon and Other Stories from the City
The book follows Preib as he transports body bags, forges an unlikely connection with his female partner, trains a younger officer, and finds himself among people long forgotten—or rendered invisible—by the rest of society.
Martin Preib, 2010
2
West on the Wagon Train
Following the death of his father, Bill joins a wagon train to the west, where he is befriended by the famous marksman, Wild Bill Hickock.
E. Cody Kimmel, 2003
3
The Map on the Chuck Wagon Canvas
She watched the cattle for a long time before she climbed back down and sat once more on the wagon seat to stare out in front of the wagon. Her wagon followed Grub's and behind them was the rest. When the dust began to rise from the ...
Tom Davy, 2010
4
The History and Activities of the Wagon Trail
Explores the daily lives of pioneers who helped the United States expand westward in the 1900s and includes recipes and crafts related to the period.
Lisa Klobuchar, 2006
5
Folklore in Motion: Texas Travel Lore
It was my privilege to have the experience of riding a few days on the Wagon Train in May of that year, along with two of my brothers—who thoroughly enjoyed it as well. This is my account of our short journey. I had contacted the Wagon Train ...
Kenneth L. Untiedt, 2007
6
West Along the Wagon Road 1852
Uncle Levi had his hat off, too. He stood beside the wagon tongue, staring down at someone. Duck pushed through the crowd, wondering what had happened. 143 Then she saw him. Her father sat on the wagon. The next dawn was cold and  ...
Laurie Lawlor, 1998
7
The Poker Wagon
There were five of them and as they emerged from under the canvas covering on the wagon, my brother helped each one down like a gentleman. They were different ages and sizes, none pretty, rejects from the marriage scene. They came in ...
Ferris Brighton
8
Return to Cross Island
... for her to pull the wagon, complete with canoe, by the rope. Off she went up the hill and the system seemed to work well until she got to the summit. When the boat, mounted on the wagon, moved over the top of the hill, the weight of the ...
Kenniston Lord, 2006
9
Eyewitnesses to the Indian Wars, 1865-1890: The long war for ...
George B, Grinnell: An Indian Perspective on the Wagon Box Fight 1. George B. Grinnell (1849-1938) graduated from Yale in 1870 and joined the Black Hills expedition as naturalist and paleontologist. He became editor and later owner of  ...
Peter Cozzens, 2001
10
Emigrants on the Overland Trail: The Wagon Trains of 1848
While Keturah worked on the wagon covers, George was out “practicing with the oxen,” getting them “used to running together.” They loaded the wagon on April 9, 1848. “I am the first one up,” she recorded, “breakfast is over; our wagon is ...
Michael E. LaSalle, 2011

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

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the wagon is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Repro Wrap: The Right Is Still Attacking Planned Parenthood and …
GOP presidential candidates jumped on the wagon as well. Every 2016 Republican contender discussed their deep desire to end the existence ... «Care2.com, Jul 15»
2
Barenboim-Argerich marathon: great substance
Last year, he pulled a legerdemain pass and managed to convince Martha Argerich to jump on the wagon. And this season the feat was again ... «Buenos Aires Herald, Jul 15»
3
How These 4 Women Each Lost 100 Lbs.
... to your summer workout and diet plan as much as you'd hoped this year, we've got some serious inspiration to get you back on the wagon. «People Magazine, Jul 15»
4
New app SoberGrid connects people in recovery
He was four years sober and looking to hang out with people who would not threaten his decision to stay on the wagon. SoberGrid lets users ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
5
Vegan for a week? Challenge accepted
Today was my first day on the wagon so, naturally, I woke up with a massive craving for scrambled eggs. And there was no morning cup of tea, ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
6
Poetry: John Burnside, Jane Hirshfield, Rebecca Foust, Deborah …
“Curse you, red wine in a thin crystal globe,” she utters in “On the Wagon”: Your slug of raw silk and smoke, its hot lick. At the back of my throat ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
7
Boozer's life on the wagon a spirited affair
Who are Australia's greatest heroes? The men who stormed the beaches at Gallipoli? The diggers who survived the Sandakan Death Marches ... «The West Australian, Jul 15»
8
Opel-Vauxhall Astra K Sports Tourer Spied Testing
... more traditional roofline on the wagon, as practicality and space are the defining characterstics of the variant. The current Astra Sports Tourer ... «GM Authority, Jul 15»
9
Haying stories keep coming
You were swaying on the wagon all the way down the field. You had to time your steps to walk the bale back to where the stack was so you ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Remembering E.L. Doctorow, author of 'Ragtime' and so much more
... knew about drunks on the wagon, what they paid for their sobriety, the concentration it demanded, the state of constant mourning it produced. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»

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