up and around



up and around

also up and about
out of bed and beginning to move around A day after the surgery Mom was up and around, but she'll have to use crutches for a while.
Usage notes: usually said about someone who has been ill or injured
See also: and, around, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lucynaluw-TSI-nahPolish
KatelinKAYT-linEnglish (Modern)
TrishTRISHEnglish
Katherinakath-ə-REE-nə (English), kə-THREE-nə (English), kah-te-REE-nah (German)English (Rare), German
Wilmot-Medieval English
Abdulah-Bosnian