on the bounce



on the bounce

In continuous, consecutive, unbroken succession. (Used primarily in reference to sporting outcomes.) Primarily heard in UK. After six losses on the bounce, the new manager of the football team is already being replaced. They had 10 straight wins on the bounce heading into this tournament, but they were outclassed and eliminated in the very first round.
See also: bounce, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Monica['mɔnikə]
Hollis['hɔlis]
Goteleib-Ancient Germanic
Rufinus-Ancient Roman
Rishi-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Nepali
Narek-Armenian