on the boil

prep_phrase

The water is on the boil.

意味（1）

(Of a heated liquid) simmering strongly and about to boil.

意味（2）

(colloquial) About to happen; imminent.

意味（3）

(Of a heated liquid) boiling.

意味（4）

(colloquial) continuing; active; in a state of activity or development.

trying to keep the deal on the boil

意味（5）

(colloquial) Going smoothly; working well.

意味（6）

(sports, colloquial) Playing exceptionally well.

意味（7）

(sports, rugby, colloquial) (Of a player taking a pass) running at full speed towards the opposition.