Be on the go

phrase

To be very busy doing various activities.

She's always on the go, juggling her job, gym, and volunteering.
Visual representation of "be on the go" - To be very busy doing various activities

Often appears as...

  • always on the go
  • constantly on the go

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To be operating or working.

His new business is now on the go.
Visual representation of "be on the go" - To be operating or working

Often appears as...

  • business is on the go
  • machine is on the go

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be traveling frequently.

He's always on the go, from one country to another.
Visual representation of "be on the go" - To be traveling frequently

Often appears as...

  • always on the go
  • constantly on the go

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To be very busy doing various activities.

She's always on the go, juggling her job, gym, and volunteering.
Visual representation of "be on the go" - To be very busy doing various activities

Often appears as...

  • always on the go
  • constantly on the go

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To be operating or working.

His new business is now on the go.
Visual representation of "be on the go" - To be operating or working

Often appears as...

  • business is on the go
  • machine is on the go

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be traveling frequently.

He's always on the go, from one country to another.
Visual representation of "be on the go" - To be traveling frequently

Often appears as...

  • always on the go
  • constantly on the go

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "be on the go"
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Character Implication

Using 'on the go' can suggest a person is energetic and possibly overwhelmed.

Illustration for Character Implication
With three kids, Lena is constantly on the go.
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Non-Literal Use

Sometimes 'on the go' is used to describe being active without implying specific tasks.

Illustration for Non-Literal Use
Even on vacation, she likes to be on the go.
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Social Implications

It can imply admiration or concern for someone's packed schedule.

Illustration for Social Implications
I admire how you're always on the go; make sure to rest too.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Character Implication

Using 'on the go' can suggest a person is energetic and possibly overwhelmed.

Illustration for Character Implication
With three kids, Lena is constantly on the go.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Literal Use

Sometimes 'on the go' is used to describe being active without implying specific tasks.

Illustration for Non-Literal Use
Even on vacation, she likes to be on the go.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Social Implications

It can imply admiration or concern for someone's packed schedule.

Illustration for Social Implications
I admire how you're always on the go; make sure to rest too.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Character Implication

Using 'on the go' can suggest a person is energetic and possibly overwhelmed.

Illustration for Character Implication
With three kids, Lena is constantly on the go.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Literal Use

Sometimes 'on the go' is used to describe being active without implying specific tasks.

Illustration for Non-Literal Use
Even on vacation, she likes to be on the go.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Social Implications

It can imply admiration or concern for someone's packed schedule.

Illustration for Social Implications
I admire how you're always on the go; make sure to rest too.
Visual representation of the word "Be on the go"

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