Phrase guide

to be going on with

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

For now; provisionally; to begin with.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable

Examples

  • It's not much but it'll do to be going on with.
  • I can't take on this job right now. I've already got plenty to be going on with.

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Antonyms: none provided

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