going on

Idioms

Also, going on for. Approaching, especially an age or time. For example, She's twelve, going on thirteen, or It's going on for midnight. The first term dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the mid-1800s. Also see go on.

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So while the overall aesthetic will not be to everyone’s taste, there’s enough going on musically to hold interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

"After going on several blind dates, I met my current husband at the end of August, and we started a serious relationship in mid-September," she said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

My family and I knew that something more was going on.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

She pulled over to ask them what was going on.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

“How did you see what was going on in this conference room before you ran in the front door?” she asked.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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