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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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going on

The Italian side beat Chelsea 2-1, before going on to win the title.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

You can visit an Irish language craft and culture market at Conway Mill and there will be plenty of sessions, external going on with workshops and arts activities available.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

And part of the fun is meeting locals with similar interests and practicing speaking another language, whether that means going on dates or just making new friends.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

“Whitaker isn’t witnessing any of what’s going on with Robby,” Howell says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

With all the craziness going on, I’d almost forgotten to think about it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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