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on the go

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


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Stores can sell cucumbers or cans of Coke because they qualify as snacks, but not zucchini or cans of beans, which can’t be consumed on the go.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Leung has three projects on the go at the moment -- a film with Hong Kong director Johnnie To, a production set in India and a streaming series.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

It features advanced encryption protocols, a no-logs policy and seamless streaming, making it an ideal choice for browsing on the go.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

A home theater screening room or a tablet on the go?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Then he stomped down on the go pedal.

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon

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