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on the go

Idioms  
  1. In constant activity, very busy, as in I'm exhausted—I've been on the go since eight this morning. [Mid-1800s]


Example Sentences

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The two college dropouts changed the way people use computers, listen to music and communicate on the go, giving rise to lifestyles revolving around smartphone apps.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

I had a problem in my life that I was having difficulty solving: getting high-quality protein on the go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

He said the club had so many initiatives on the go that he was able to quickly switch from playing to off-the-pitch activities.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The Mustang is presented as a car for young couples on the go, optimistically envisioning an America when home and car ownership were a given.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

It also features a products page with apps people can buy to practice and use music on the go via their smartphones.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin