ALL meanings of on the go
on the go
O o - noun plural on the go Boxing. a bout: the main go. 1
- adjective on the go functioning properly and ready: two minutes before the satellite is to be launched and all systems are go. 1
- idioms on the go from the word “go”, from the very start; since the beginning. 1
- idioms on the go go and, to be so thoughtless, unfortunate, or silly as to: It was going to be a surprise but he went and told her. 1
- idioms on the go go ape over / for. ape (def 6). 1
- idioms on the go go bananas. bananas (def 2). 1
- idioms on the go go down on, Slang: Vulgar. to perform fellatio or cunnilingus on. 1
- idioms on the go go for broke. broke (def 9). 1
- idioms on the go go for it, Informal. to pursue a goal with determination. 1
- idioms on the go go it alone, to act or proceed independently, without assistance, companionship, or the like: If you don't want to form a partnership, I'll go it alone. 1
- idioms on the go go native. native (def 24). 1
- idioms on the go go the whole hog, to do something thoroughly or consistently: If you're getting a new amplifier, why don't you go the whole hog and get new speakers and a turntable, too? 1
- idioms on the go go there, to discuss or think about a specific, typically undesirable topic (usually used negatively): No personal questions, please—I don't go there. 1
- idioms on the go go to!, Archaic. you don't say! I don't believe you! let's do it! come on! 1
- idioms on the go go together, to be appropriate or harmonious: The rug and curtains don't go together. Informal. to keep company; date; court: They have gone together for two years. 1
- idioms on the go go to it, Informal. to begin vigorously and at once. 1
- idioms on the go let go, to release one's grasp or hold: Please let go of my arm. to free; release. to cease to employ; dismiss: Business was slack and many employees were let go. to become unrestrained; abandon inhibitions: She'd be good fun if she would just let go and enjoy herself. to dismiss; forget; discard: Once he has an idea, he never lets go of it. 1
- idioms on the go let go with, to express or utter with abandon: He let go with a sudden yell. 1
- idioms on the go let oneself go, to free oneself of inhibitions or restraint: Let yourself go and get mad once in a while. 1
- idioms on the go no go, Informal. futile; useless: We tried to get there by noon, but it was no go. not authorized or approved to proceed; canceled or aborted: Tomorrow's satellite launching is no go. 1
- idioms on the go on the go, very busy; active: She's always on the go. while going from place to place; while traveling. 1
- idioms on the go to go, Informal. (of food) for consumption off the premises where sold: coffee to go. 1
- adverb on the go moving 1
- verb without object on the go to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus. 1
- verb without object on the go to leave a place; depart: People were coming and going all the time. 1
- verb without object on the go to keep or be in motion; function or perform as required: Can't you go any faster in your work? 1
- verb without object on the go to become as specified: to go mad. 1
- verb without object on the go to continue in a certain state or condition; be habitually: to go barefoot. 1
- verb without object on the go to act as specified: Go warily if he wants to discuss terms. 1
- verb without object on the go to act so as to come into a certain state or condition: to go into debt; to go to sleep. 1
- verb without object on the go to be known: to go by a false name. 1
- verb without object on the go to reach, extend, or give access to: Where does this door go? 1
- verb without object on the go to pass or elapse: The time went fast. 1
- verb without object on the go to be applied, allotted, awarded, transferred, etc., to a particular recipient or purpose: My money goes for food and rent. 1
- verb without object on the go to be sold: I have a bid of two dollars. Going! Going! Gone! 1
- verb without object on the go to be considered generally or usually: He's short, as basketball players go. 1
- verb without object on the go to conduce or tend: This only goes to prove the point. 1
- verb without object on the go to result or end; turn out: How did the game go? 1
- verb without object on the go to belong; have a place: This book goes on the top shelf. 1
- verb without object on the go (of colors, styles, etc.) to harmonize; be compatible; be suited: Your tweed jacket would go well with these pants. 1
- verb without object on the go to fit around or into; be able to be extended, contained, inserted, etc.: This belt won't go around my waist. 1
- verb without object on the go to be or become consumed, spent, finished, etc.: The cake went fast. 1
- verb without object on the go to be or become discarded, dismissed, put aside, forgotten, etc.: Those practical jokes of yours have got to go! 1
- verb without object on the go to develop, progress, or proceed, especially with reference to success or satisfaction: How is your new job going? 1
- verb without object on the go to move or proceed with remarkable speed or energy: Look at that airplane go! 1
- verb without object on the go to make a certain sound: The gun goes bang. 1
- verb without object on the go to be phrased, written, or composed: How does that song go? 1
- verb without object on the go to seek or have recourse for a decision, verdict, corroboration, defense, etc.; resort: to go to court. 1
- verb without object on the go to become worn-out, weakened, ineffective, etc.: His eyesight is beginning to go. 1
- verb without object on the go to die: The old man went peacefully at 3 a.m. 1