Meanings
The literal sense is from anabolic steroid use as illicit drug use for doping, to become bulked up; the figurative sense is an extension.
How to pronounce "on steroids":
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(usually after the name of a place or thing), to a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
Example: "Panic is anxiety on steroids"
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, steroids.
Example Sentences
1
The new car is like a sports car on steroids.
2
The team showed up to the game with their skills on steroids.
3
The city's nightlife is a vibrant experience on steroids.
4
The technological advancements in recent years have been like innovation on steroids.
5
Her makeup was flawless - it was contouring on steroids.
