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Difference between On the go and On the move

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.