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on sight
What does on sight mean?
Signals that a person will be attacked or confronted the moment they are spotted.
"It's on sight if I see him."
Origin
US hip-hop, adopted into UK drill/MLE.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'on sight' mean?
It signals that someone will be confronted or attacked the moment they're spotted — no warning.
Where does 'on sight' come from?
It comes from US hip-hop and was adopted into UK drill and Multicultural London English.
How do you use 'on sight'?
Use it to state an intention to confront on contact, e.g. 'It's on sight if I see him.'
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