up and about



up and about

Also, up and around; up and doing. Active again, especially after an illness or rest, as in They had her up and about just one day after surgery, or I'm so glad you're up and around; we need your help, or It's time to be up and doing. [Early 1800s]
See also: and, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Prune-French
TopazTO-pazEnglish (Rare)
Venijamin-Macedonian
Ottiliaoot-TEE-lee-ahSwedish
HollieHAHL-eeEnglish
KirstenKEER-sten (Danish, Norwegian), KUR-stən (English)Danish, Norwegian, English