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get-up-and-go

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun get-up-and-go has 1 sense
  1. energy, push, get-up-and-go - enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy"
    --1 is a kind of drive
    --1 has particulars: second wind

Definitions from the Web

Term: get-up-and-go

Description:

Get-up-and-go, as a noun, refers to a person's energy, motivation, or enthusiasm to take action. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is lively, active, or full of energy. This term is often used colloquially to describe a person's drive or willingness to get things done.

Senses:

Noun:

1. Energy, motivation or enthusiasm to take action.

Adjective:

1. Lively, active, or full of energy.

Usages:

Noun:

1. She woke up with a lot of get-up-and-go, ready to face the challenges of the day.

2. Despite her age, she still has a remarkable amount of get-up-and-go.

3. His lack of get-up-and-go is holding him back from achieving his goals.

Adjective:

1. The party was filled with get-up-and-go individuals who danced all night.

2. We need someone with a get-up-and-go attitude to lead this project.

3. The team was praised for their get-up-and-go approach to problem-solving.

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