on again, off again
on again, off again
Irresolute; wavering in certainty or constancy; inconsistent. Commitment from the board regarding the merger of the two companies has been on again, off again since the plan was first proposed. Mike and I were pretty serious for about a year, but our relationship has been on again, off again ever since we graduated.
See also: again, off, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on again, off again
and off again, on againuncertain; indecisive. I don't know about the picnic. It's on again, off again. It depends on the weather. Jane doesn't know if she's going to look for a new job. She's off again, on again about it.
See also: again, off, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on again
see under off and on.
See also: again, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- off again, on again
- on again
- on and off
- washy
- wishy
- be wishy-washy
- wishy-washy
- have half a notion to (do something)
- have half a notion to do
- notion