on one's way

movement progress

The phrase "on one's way" is versatile and commonly used to describe someone who is traveling, making progress, or departing.

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Definition

B1Travel

(informal)In the process of traveling to a specific destination.

Example

She called to say she was on her way to the party.
They are on their way to the airport.

B2Progress

(informal)Making significant progress towards achieving a goal or objective.

Example

He is on his way to becoming a successful artist.
With the latest funding, the project is well on its way.

A2Departure

(informal)In the act of leaving or departing from a place.

Example

I'm on my way; see you soon.
She waved goodbye and was on her way.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on one's way":

one's way on the way en route on the way out go one's way on its way out in the way under way on the road down the way coming and going going on on the go go on one's merry way on the come down the road in the way of in a hurry in someone's way coming through in the process of coming on going away on track