on the go

Thân thiện

She is always on the go, packing her bag for another meeting.

Definition

1. Adjective phrase:
   • Very busy and active; constantly moving or doing things: This phrase describes a person who is always occupied with activities, tasks, or travel, leaving little time for rest.

Usage

• This phrase is used predicatively, meaning it typically comes after a linking verb like "be" or "seem."
• It describes a state of constant activity or a busy lifestyle.
• It is informal and commonly used in spoken and everyday written English.

Examples

• Adjective phrase:
  • With three kids and a full-time job, she is always on the go.
  • I've been on the go all week with meetings and deadlines.
  • He's not one to sit still; he prefers to be on the go.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can sometimes imply a sense of hurriedness or exhaustion due to non-stop activity.
  • After being on the go for 12 hours straight, I just want to relax.

Variants and Related Words

• On the move: Similar in meaning, suggesting active travel or progress.
  • The mobile clinic is always on the move.
• Go-go: (Adjective) Characterized by a fast-paced, energetic lifestyle, often in a business or financial context (e.g., ). This is a distinct term.

Synonyms

• Busy
• Active
• In constant motion
• Rushed

Related Phrases

• On the run: Can mean trying to avoid capture, but also informally means being very busy moving from place to place.
  • I've been on the run all day with errands.
• Have a lot on one's plate: To have many tasks or responsibilities to deal with. This focuses on the workload rather than the physical movement implied by "on the go."

Related Idioms

• Burn the candle at both ends: To work very hard, especially by going to bed late and getting up early. This emphasizes overwork, while "on the go" emphasizes constant activity.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of a person) very busy and active
   • is always on the go

Từ đồng nghĩa

• on the go