# on television

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/on-television
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This means something is being broadcast on a TV channel. You can also use it to talk about people who appear in TV shows.

## Examples

- My favorite show is on television tonight.
- She felt very excited when she saw her brother on television during the news report.
- After years of performing in small local theaters, the young actor finally achieved his dream of appearing on television in a national drama series.

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