be not on

be not on

To be inappropriate and/or unfair, as of one's behavior. I'm sorry, but it's just not on to spread gossip about someone.

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it's not on

it's impractical or unacceptable. informal

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(just) not ˈon

(informal) not a good or an acceptable way to behave: He told her that using his bike without asking just wasn’t on. ♢ It’s not on — you should know better.

See also: not, on

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