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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It was announced ahead of the game that one of the tributes to Parton — an orange butterfly decal with her name on it — would be on the back of every Volunteers player's helmet. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 The second one came out of the printer damaged, with a big scratch on it. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 Not to mention, the staff is on it, with recommendations and timeliness that makes for a warm yet upscale atmosphere. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 The National Sheriffs’ Association is dropping its opposition to landmark cryptocurrency legislation after spending months pushing back on it, signaling momentum ahead of a Senate vote later this month. Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 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 8 Sep. 2026.

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