on steroids

English

Prepositional phrase

on steroids

(idiomatic, informal) (usually after the name of a place or thing), to a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
"Panic is anxiety on steroids".

"Iceland is like Scotland on steroids". Jeremy Clarkson, motoring writer.

NASA's New Moon Plans: 'Apollo on Steroids', Space.com article headline.
Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see on,‎ steroids.

Translations

to a greater degree

Italian: all'ennesima potenza

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