start on someone or something
- start on someone or something
start on someone or something
1. to begin dealing with someone or something. •
We have finished talking about Gary, and now we will start on Bob.
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We will start on dessert after you have finished your broccoli.
2. to begin to castigate someone or something •
Don't start on me! I didn't do anything wrong!
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The politician started on the opposing party, and everyone in the audience cheered.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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