What are you, etc. on?

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phrase

What kind of drug are you using?

You're acting strange today. What are you on?
Visual representation of "what are you, etc. on?" - What kind of drug are you using?

Often appears as...

  • what are you on about?
  • what are you on tonight?

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

What is your opinion on a particular topic?

We're discussing the new movie. What are you on?
Visual representation of "what are you, etc. on?" - What is your opinion on a particular topic?

Often appears as...

  • what are you on about the issue?
  • what are you on about the game?
phrase

Questioning the logic or reason behind one's actions, words, or viewpoints.

You're advocating for pollution! What are you on?
Visual representation of "what are you, etc. on?" - Questioning the logic or reason behind one's actions, words, or viewpoints.

Often appears as...

  • what are you on about?
  • what are you on again?

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

What kind of drug are you using?

You're acting strange today. What are you on?
Visual representation of "what are you, etc. on?" - What kind of drug are you using?

Often appears as...

  • what are you on about?
  • what are you on tonight?

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

What is your opinion on a particular topic?

We're discussing the new movie. What are you on?
Visual representation of "what are you, etc. on?" - What is your opinion on a particular topic?

Often appears as...

  • what are you on about the issue?
  • what are you on about the game?
phrase

Questioning the logic or reason behind one's actions, words, or viewpoints.

You're advocating for pollution! What are you on?
Visual representation of "what are you, etc. on?" - Questioning the logic or reason behind one's actions, words, or viewpoints.

Often appears as...

  • what are you on about?
  • what are you on again?

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "what are you, etc. on?"
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Drug Inference

Used when someone's behavior suggests they may be influenced by drugs.

Illustration for Drug Inference
He's laughing at nothing. What are you on?
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Caution Required

Sometimes a sensitive question, implying drug use. Use with people you know well.

Illustration for Caution Required
You're so hyper today. What are you on, buddy?
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Joking Tone

Often said in a joking or playful manner among friends.

Illustration for Joking Tone
You just solved that in seconds. What are you on, a genius pill?
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