on the move

on the move
1 she's always on the move: TRAVELLING, in transit, moving, journeying, on the road; informal on the go.
2 the economy is on the move: PROGRESSING, making progress, advancing, developing.
move

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in the process of moving from one place or job to another

it's difficult to contact her because she's always on the move

making progress

the economy appeared to be on the move

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on the move
1 : moving or going from place to place

As a young man, he was always on the move.

2 : making progress

After a slow start, the project is finally on the move.

a civilization on the move

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