on the boil

== English == === Prepositional phrase === on the boil (Of a heated liquid) simmering strongly and about to boil. (colloquial) About to happen; imminent. (Of a heated liquid) boiling. (colloquial) continuing; active; in a state of activity or development. (colloquial) Going smoothly; working well. (sports, colloquial) Playing exceptionally well. (sports, rugby, colloquial) (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition. ==== Synonyms ==== (about to happen): imminent, impending, looming; see also Thesaurus:impending (going well): cooking with gas (rugby): on the burst