Alternative form of onside

Running away, usually from the police; on the run.

(cricket) a fielding position on the leg side, about 70° forward of square, designed to prevent runs from drives or to catch lofted drives

(cricket) a fielding position, about 70° forward of square on the leg side, between midwicket and the bowler's wicket; a fielder at this position

(cricket, of a batsman) Due to face the next delivery from the bowler. / Withholding labour as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.

(cricket) a type of batsman's shot played by swinging the bat vertically and hitting the ball along the ground in the direction of mid on.

To play such a shot.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, on. / To exploit by exacerbating. / (cricket, of a batsman) to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled

(idiomatic) Completely determined; obstinate.

In hope of success, using one's best guess / (colloquial, business, of creating a work) With the hope of selling it, as opposed to on commission (for hire).