on the rise



on the rise

Fig. increasing in frequency or intensity. The number of auto thefts in Cook County is on the rise again.
See also: on, rise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lina['li:nə]
Cadoc-Welsh
Almeric[æl'merik]
Gerardjə-RAHRD (English), JER-ərd (English), KHAY-rahrt (Dutch), GE-rahrt (Polish)English, Dutch, Catalan, Polish
Minna['minə]
RÉMyre-MEEFrench