on the boil

Prepositional phrase

 * 1) (Of a heated liquid) simmering strongly and about to boil.
 * 2)  About to happen; imminent.
 * 3) (Of a heated liquid) boiling.
 * 4)  continuing; active; in a state of activity or development.
 * 5)  Going smoothly; working well.
 * 6)  Playing exceptionally well.
 * 7)  (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition.
 * 1)  (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition.

Synonyms

 * ,, ; see also Thesaurus:impending