On the bounce
prepositional phrase
Consecutively, one after the other without break.
After five wins on the bounce, the team was finally defeated
Often appears as...
- wins on the bounce
- losses on the bounce
Usage tips
Colloquial
prepositional phrase
Consecutively, one after the other without break.
After five wins on the bounce, the team was finally defeated
Often appears as...
- wins on the bounce
- losses on the bounce
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Usage
Often used to describe a series of sports victories or losses.
The boxer won nine fights on the bounce, becoming undefeated.
Pro Tip 2/3UK Specific
Predominantly a British phrase, not commonly used in American English.
She sold cakes at the market ten days on the bounce - quite the British expression!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Not related to actual bouncing; it's metaphorical for repeating actions.
They worked on the project for three weeks on the bounce, with no days off.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Usage
Often used to describe a series of sports victories or losses.
The boxer won nine fights on the bounce, becoming undefeated.
Pro Tip 2/3UK Specific
Predominantly a British phrase, not commonly used in American English.
She sold cakes at the market ten days on the bounce - quite the British expression!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Not related to actual bouncing; it's metaphorical for repeating actions.
They worked on the project for three weeks on the bounce, with no days off.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Usage
Often used to describe a series of sports victories or losses.
The boxer won nine fights on the bounce, becoming undefeated.
Pro Tip 2/3UK Specific
Predominantly a British phrase, not commonly used in American English.
She sold cakes at the market ten days on the bounce - quite the British expression!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Not related to actual bouncing; it's metaphorical for repeating actions.
They worked on the project for three weeks on the bounce, with no days off.
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