get-up-and-go

noun

ˌget-ˌəp-ᵊn-ˈgō

ˌgit-,

-ᵊm-,

-ᵊŋ-

Synonyms of get-up-and-go

: energy, drive

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even after her broken hip healed, Grandma never regained her get-up-and-go

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Approaching life with positive expectations, a get-up-and-go attitude, and eagerness is related to many good things in life. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026 This combination is plenty of power and get-up-and-go for most consumers, a combination that has greatly expanded its consumer demographic. — Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 In total, the hybrid system generates 404 horsepower; that’s plenty of get-up-and-go. — Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026 The longer the dormancy, the more get-up-and-go the gas pedal has. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get-up-and-go

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1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of get-up-and-go was in 1906

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