going
noun /ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
/ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
Idioms - [singular] (formal) an act of leaving a place synonym departure
- We were all sad at her going.
- She did not notice the coming and going of people now.
Extra Examples- Their going had been noticed.
- What was the reason for his going?
- [uncountable] (used with an adjective) the speed with which somebody does something; how difficult it is to do something
- Walking four miles in an hour is pretty good going for me.
- She had her own company by 25—not bad going!
- It was hard going getting up at five every morning.
- Even with everyone working overtime, it’s still pretty slow going.
- [uncountable] the condition of the ground, especially in horse racing
- The going is good to firm.
- The path was rough going, even in daylight.
see also outgoings
Idioms
comings and goings
- (informal) the movement of people arriving at and leaving a particular place
- It's hard to keep track of the children's comings and goings.
- There had been lots of comings and goings at the house.
- From her window she could watch the comings and goings of visitors.
heavy going
- used to describe somebody/something that is difficult to deal with or understand
- She's a bit heavy going.
- I found the course rather heavy going.
when the going gets tough (the tough get going)
- (saying) when conditions or progress become difficult (strong and determined people work even harder to succeed)Topics Successc2
while the going is good (British English)
(North American English usually while the getting is good)
- before a situation changes and it is no longer possible to do something
- Don't you think we should quit while the going is good?