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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Rugs are one of those niche investment pieces that can cost a fortune but will have little to no resale value after your dog has done a number on it (guess which one) or dust and hair have built up a layer of filth on top. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026 It's been trending heavily on social media, with gaming outlets all over the world picking up on it. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 The second problem is political, and Congress has punted on it. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Her opponent chaired the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee and canceled meetings on it. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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