on\ the\ wing

on\ the\ wing
adv or adj. phr.
1. In the air; while flying.

The duck flew away, but John shot it on the wing.

2. informal In constant motion; always very busy.

Susan was on the wing doing things to get ready for her trip.

Mr. Jones had a busy schedule and his secretary had to catch him on the wing to sign the letters.

Syn.: on the fly
3. informal Moving from one place to another; traveling; going somewhere.

Mary's husband is a traveling salesman and he's always on the wing.

They stayed in France for a week and then they were on the wing again.

Syn.: on the go, on the move

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