on it

phrase

: actively dealing with a problem, job, etc.
"We need to get this paperwork done." "Don't worry; I'm on it."

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Before the line-up for the 2026 Venice Film Festival was revealed, there was much frenzied speculation about what might show up on it. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026 Senator Bernie Sanders also campaigned on it as a presidential candidate back in 2016. — NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026 Not a very inclusive bargaining agreement for a league that prides itself on it. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The Golden State Valkyries — one of his favorite teams — heard about the game and sent gifts of their own, which included a customized team jersey with his name on it. — Itay Hod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on it

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“On it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20it. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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