on the go

Meaning

This expression describes being very active, busy, or constantly moving from one task to another. It can also refer to doing something while traveling or in transit, such as eating a quick meal.

Examples

• I usually eat breakfast on the go because I'm always running late for work.

  I usually eat breakfast on the go because I'm always running late for work.

• With three kids and a full-time job, she is always on the go.

  With three kids and a full-time job, she is always on the go.

• I need a laptop that is lightweight and easy to use on the go.

  I need a laptop that is lightweight and easy to use on the go.

• He managed to answer all his emails on the go using his phone.

  He managed to answer all his emails on the go using his phone.

• It's hard to maintain a healthy diet when you're always on the go.

  It's hard to maintain a healthy diet when you're always on the go.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am always in the go these days.

  ✓ I am always on the go these days.

  The correct preposition is 'on', not 'in'.

• ✗ I bought a coffee for on the go.

  ✓ I bought a coffee to go.

  While 'on the go' describes the state of being busy, use 'to go' when ordering food or drinks to be taken away from a restaurant.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I don't have time for a sit-down lunch, so I'll just grab a sandwich ___.

  💡 While moving or busy

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  on the go

• She is constantly ___ with her new business venture.

  💡 Busy and active

  Show answer

  on the go