On the bounce

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prepositional phrase

Consecutively, one after the other without break.

After five wins on the bounce, the team was finally defeated
Visual representation of "on the bounce" - Consecutively, one after the other without break

Often appears as...

  • wins on the bounce
  • losses on the bounce

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Colloquial

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Sports Usage

Often used to describe a series of sports victories or losses.

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The boxer won nine fights on the bounce, becoming undefeated.
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UK Specific

Predominantly a British phrase, not commonly used in American English.

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She sold cakes at the market ten days on the bounce - quite the British expression!
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Not Literal

Not related to actual bouncing; it's metaphorical for repeating actions.

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They worked on the project for three weeks on the bounce, with no days off.
Visual representation of the word "On the bounce"

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