Have something on the go
verb phrase
To be busy with or involved in different activities or projects at the same time.
Despite his tight schedule, he always seems to have a few projects on the go.
Often appears as...
- have multiple things on the go
- have a lot on the go
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To be in a relationship with more than one person at the same time.
I heard a rumor that he has a couple of girlfriends on the go at the moment.
Often appears as...
- have multiple relationships on the go
- have girls on the go
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb phrase
To be busy with or involved in different activities or projects at the same time.
Despite his tight schedule, he always seems to have a few projects on the go.
Often appears as...
- have multiple things on the go
- have a lot on the go
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To be in a relationship with more than one person at the same time.
I heard a rumor that he has a couple of girlfriends on the go at the moment.
Often appears as...
- have multiple relationships on the go
- have girls on the go
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Simultaneous Projects
Used when someone is actively involved in multiple projects at once, not just planning them.
She's renovating her house and starting a business; she's got a lot on the go.
Pro Tip 2/3Busy Schedule
Indicates a very active and potentially stressful schedule due to many ongoing activities.
With three kids and a full-time job, Mark has a lot on the go.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Involvement
Implies direct and active involvement in activities rather than delegating or observing.
Jane not only runs two shops but also volunteers at the shelter; she loves having things on the go.
Pro Tip 1/3Simultaneous Projects
Used when someone is actively involved in multiple projects at once, not just planning them.
She's renovating her house and starting a business; she's got a lot on the go.
Pro Tip 2/3Busy Schedule
Indicates a very active and potentially stressful schedule due to many ongoing activities.
With three kids and a full-time job, Mark has a lot on the go.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Involvement
Implies direct and active involvement in activities rather than delegating or observing.
Jane not only runs two shops but also volunteers at the shelter; she loves having things on the go.
Pro Tip 1/3Simultaneous Projects
Used when someone is actively involved in multiple projects at once, not just planning them.
She's renovating her house and starting a business; she's got a lot on the go.
Pro Tip 2/3Busy Schedule
Indicates a very active and potentially stressful schedule due to many ongoing activities.
With three kids and a full-time job, Mark has a lot on the go.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Involvement
Implies direct and active involvement in activities rather than delegating or observing.
Jane not only runs two shops but also volunteers at the shelter; she loves having things on the go.
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