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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For the first three years TV existed, there were no men on it. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 In another simulation, a Gemini agent, while initially flagging the phishing lure, acted on it about 46 hours later. Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Of the 33 analysts covering Etsy, 20 have a hold rating on the stock, while just 12 have a buy or strong buy on it, LSEG data shows. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 My breakfast tray, propped against the backsplash, has tomatoes on it. Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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