on the go
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on the go(
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thuh
go
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (very busy)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. en marcha
This is a professional kitchen, you know. We're always on the go.Esto es una cocina profesional, ¿sabes? Siempre estamos en marcha.
b. sin parar (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Can we sit for a while? I've been on the go all day.¿Podemos sentarnos un rato? Llevo todo el día sin parar.
c. en danza (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
My boss keeps me on the go all the time.Mi jefa me tiene todo el rato en danza.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Why did you go to bed so early? - I had been on the go all day and I was tired.¿Por qué se fue a la cama tan temprano? - No había parado en todo el día y estaba cansada.
Your daughter is a very active kid. She's constantly on the go.Su hija es una niña muy activa. No para quieta un instante.
2. (colloquial) (started and in progress)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. en marcha
Our production company has several movies on the go.Nuestra productora tiene varias películas en marcha.
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