start on

British

verb

informal (intr, preposition) to pick a quarrel with (someone)

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Example Sentences

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We get up, and I start on an omelet as she gets ready.

From Los Angeles Times

The World Cup play-offs start on Thursday with four European spaces up for grabs for this summer's tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.

From BBC

“You’re giving a child a head start on tax-advantaged compounding. That’s the real power here,” said Greiser.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you’re looking for a maximalist egg recipe and don’t know where to start on your own, be sure to give this recipe a try.

From Salon

Early winter rains followed by multiple heat waves sped up the timeline of spring’s arrival in Los Angeles well ahead of its official start on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

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