while (one's) at it

phrase

: while (one's) doing some related activity : at the same time
Since we're cleaning the kitchen, we should wash the floor while we're at it.
"I'm going to the store to buy a newspaper." "While you're at it, could you get some milk?"

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“While (one's) at it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/while%20%28one%27s%29%20at%20it. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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