up and about

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]

Example Sentences

It's been very quiet here this morning - not many up and about just yet - and a police cordon and vehicle remain outside the house.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

Staff numbers are building back up and about 20 million pots of yoghurt a year are coming off the production line.

From BBC

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

From BBC