at it
idiom
: doing some activity
I didn't expect her to have started working yet, but she was already (hard) at it when I arrived.
My neighbors are always arguing, and they were at it again last night.
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What to do if approached by an alligator Don't go near it, leave it alone, and definitely don't throw any shoes at it.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Refrain from throwing objects at it or trying to move it.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Over the decades she’s been at it, the job of a sketch artist has shrunk and shifted along with the news media.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
The solar return is different every year, so looking at it is essential to set the tone and vibe for the months ahead.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Refrain from throwing objects at it or trying to move it.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Over the decades she’s been at it, the job of a sketch artist has shrunk and shifted along with the news media.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
The solar return is different every year, so looking at it is essential to set the tone and vibe for the months ahead.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for at it
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“At it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20it. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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