on the prod
on the prod
old-fashioned Having an antagonistic disposition; inclined to start trouble. Primarily heard in US. Some benefit from the structure of school or employment, but Jack gets to be on the prod if ever he feels cooped up or trapped in some way. We saw a group of drunken students on the prod outside of the local bar, so we decided to go somewhere else for our night out.
See also: on, prod
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the prod
looking for trouble. North American informalSee also: on, prod
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- prod
- fashion
- I'll be bound
- hatband
- a rogues' gallery
- blowed
- (Well,) I'll be blowed!
- I'll be blowed