up and about

Idioms

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

Ferdinand, Rooney, Vidic et al are up and about.

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024

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

The 68-year-old broadcaster is up and about but said that his knee is still feeling “stiff.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2023

She opened the side door, peeking in to see who was up and about.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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