up and about

Idioms  

1. Also, up and around; up and doing. Active again, especially after an illness or rest, as in They had her up and about just one day after surgery, or I'm so glad you're up and around; we need your help, or It's time to be up and doing. [Early 1800s]

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up and about

"He's obviously received that positive news. So he's all up and about and full of energy at the moment," Carse said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025

Recently, the more Seussian-sounding notion of the “hurkle-durkle,” a 19th-century Scottish term for lingering in bed when one should be up and about, has risen in popularity.

From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2024

Lauren Filer in the middle too, she is always a crowd favourite and gets everyone up and about.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2023

This year, about 90,000 families have signed up, and about 3,000 families join live every night, he said.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2023

Once she’s all packed up and about to leave, she stops.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy