going on

Idioms and Phrases

Also, going on for . Approaching, especially an age or time. For example, She's twelve, going on thirteen , or It's going on for midnight . The first term dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the mid-1800s. Also see go on .

Example Sentences

But it also meant we did not really know what was going on before or after these changes.

From Science Daily

Richard Baker KC, representing some of the babies’ families asked the consultant: “You had a sense that there might be some deals going on behind the scenes, some element perhaps of corrupt behaviour?”

From BBC

An original pair of red glitter slippers worn by Judy Garland in the famous film The Wizard of Oz are going on display in central London.

From BBC

“We don’t talk about the past, but there is magic going on, for sure,” Dobbins said.

From Los Angeles Times

All sides have been accused of hiding some facts and figures which leaves people guessing what is going on inside this still somewhat opaque industry.

From BBC

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