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]

Example Sentences

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"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

He told me about Costa Rica, where he grew up, and about how he loved and resented Los Angeles for its contradictions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 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

“Nah, I’m okay, kiddo. I’m sure I’ll be up and about soon.”

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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