on the block . on the block {adj. phr.} To be sold; for sale. The vacant house was on the block. Young cattle are grown and sent to market to be placed on the block. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment