Have a lot going Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑt/, /ˈɫɔt/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
HAV uh LOT GOH-in
hæv/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒt/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
hav uh LOT GOH-ing
Definition
To be very busy or involved in many activities, plans, or responsibilities at the same time.
Usage & Nuances
Common in spoken, informal contexts. Implies busyness due to many good, important, or demanding things. Often positive or neutral, not negative like 'overwhelmed.' Used for people ('I have a lot going'), but also businesses or organizations.
Spanish: tener muchas cosas en marcha - estar muy ocupadoPortuguese (BR): ter muita coisa acontecendo - estar muito ocupadoPortuguese (PT): ter muita coisa a acontecer - estar muito ocupadoChinese (Simplified): 有很多事在进行 - 很忙Chinese (Traditional): 有很多事在進行 - 很忙Hindi: बहुत कुछ चल रहा है - बहुत व्यस्त होनाArabic: لديه الكثير مما يحدث - مشغول جداًBengali: অনেক কিছু চলছে - অনেক ব্যস্ত থাকাRussian: много дел - полно заботJapanese: いろいろなことがある - 多忙であるVietnamese: có nhiều việc đang diễn ra - rất bận rộnKorean: 할 일이 많다 - 바쁘다Turkish: fazla işi olmak - meşgul olmakUrdu: بہت کچھ چل رہا ہے - بہت مصروف ہوناIndonesian: banyak kesibukan - banyak hal yang sedang dikerjakan
Example Sentences
I have a lot going at work this month.
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She has a lot going in her life right now.
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They have a lot going with their new business.
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Sorry I didn’t call—I have a lot going these days.
natural
You really have a lot going—how do you manage it all?
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Between school, work, and family, I have a lot going right now.
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