on the go —(coll.)
1. (also: on the trot) constantly busy moving from one task to another:
- The ladies were kept on the go by a continuous round of making refreshments and then washing
2. about to take one’s leave:
- The guest was on the go for half an hour though the host began to show signs of impatience.
on the move—
1. moving about from place to place:
- It was a very cold day, and the teacher watching the playground kept on the move to stay warm.
2. said of people moving in large numbers:
- Victoria is truly on the move. Every month, 12 Melbourne families are shifting to Ballarat alone for a better lifestyle.