🚀 Always on the Go: The Frenzied Pace of Life 🚶♂️
Definition:
To be extremely active and busy. Formerly used to mean a variety of conditions, among them intoxication and imminent catastrophe, this term acquired its present meaning in the first half of the nineteenth century.
Literary Reference:
Thomas B. Aldrich used it in Prudence Palfrey (1874):
“Ever since the day we said good-bye . . . I have been on the go.”
Synonyms:
- Perpetually in motion
- On the move
- Bustling about
- Up and doing
Antonyms:
- Sitting idle
- At a standstill
- Inactive
Related Expressions:
- “Burning the candle at both ends”
- “Running around like a chicken with its head cut off”
- “In the fast lane”
Humor-Filled Quote:
“I’m not an early bird or a night owl. I’m some form of permanently exhausted pigeon.” - Anonymous
Proverbs:
- “He who hurries cannot walk with dignity.”
- “A rolling stone gathers no moss.”
Inspiration:
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” - Albert Einstein
Recommended Reading, Music, and Movies:
- Books:
- Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
- Poetry:
- “Leisure” by W. H. Davies
- Songs:
- “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
- “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson
- Movies:
- The Pursuit of Happyness
- Eat Pray Love
Quizzes:
Thanks for diving into the whirlwind of activity with us! Remember, while it’s great to be productive, don’t forget to take time to smell the roses (another classic cliché)! Until next time, may you find the perfect balance between movement and moments of stillness.
Inspirationally yours,
W. T. Wittywords
