On the boil

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adjective

Being actively attended to or underway.

The project is still on the boil and I have to give it my full attention until it's done.
Visual representation of "on the boil" - Being actively attended to or underway

Often appears as...

  • keep something on the boil
  • set something on the boil

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Attention Needed

Use to imply ongoing effort and focus on a task or issue.

Illustration for Attention Needed
We must keep the negotiations on the boil, or we risk losing the deal.
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Continuous Action

Suggests actions are continuing to ensure progress doesn't stall.

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The team is setting nightly rehearsals on the boil to prepare for opening night.
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Active Progress

Indicates something is moving forward and hasn't been completed yet.

Illustration for Active Progress
Our restaurant plan is still on the boil; we're finalizing the menu.
Visual representation of the word "On the boil"

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