on the increase
on the increase
Increasing or growing steadily or rapidly. Infection rates are on the increase in the area due to inadequate access to clean water. Demand for the unusual cheese has been on the increase ever since it was featured on a popular cooking show.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the increase
Growing, especially in frequency of occurrence, as in Violent crime is on the increase. [Mid-1700s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on the increase
Increasing, especially in frequency of occurrence: Crime is on the increase.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- move through the gears
- walk on rocky socks
- walking on rocky socks
- a joke
- joke
- month by month
- get by with (something)
- leave a great deal to be desired
- leave lots to be desired
- leave much to be desired