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Definition on earth in British English

on earth

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1

used for emphasizing that someone or something is the best, worst, biggest etc in the world

Example

The Great Wall is the largest man-made structure on earth.

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Nothing on earth could get me to speak to her.

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There is no reason on earth why we shouldn't just leave.

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What on earth do you mean?

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Why on earth would I want to work for you?

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4

very good or very bad

Example

The sound effects are like nothing on earth.

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I felt like nothing on earth next day.

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Definition on earth in British English