at it
The phrase "at it" is a versatile idiom used to indicate active engagement in an activity, often with a sense of persistence or repetition.
Definition
B2General
(informal)Actively engaged in an activity or task.
Example
- Everyone in the neighborhood was at it, fixing up their homes.
- She's been at it all day, trying to finish her project.
B2Repetition
(informal)Doing something repeatedly, often something annoying or undesirable.
Example
- They're at it again, arguing over the same issue.
- The dog is at it, barking at the mailman every day.
C1Sexual Activity
(slang)Engaged in sexual intercourse or other sexual activity.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "at it":
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