on the boil

Meaning

Prepositional phrase

• (Of a heated liquid) simmering strongly and about to boil.
• About to happen; imminent.
• (Of a heated liquid) boiling.
• continuing; active; in a state of activity or development.
• Going smoothly; working well.
• Playing exceptionally well.
• (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition.

Related

Similar words

• cooking with gas
• on the burst