goin

(Are you) going my way?

If you're going in the same general direction as me, can I accompany you in your car? A: "Going my way?" B: "Not unless you're going to the yarn store, buddy." Hey, I need a lift downtown—are you going my way? Going my way? I'm trying to get to the grocery store before 3.

See also: going

get out while the going is good

To cease, end, or give up (doing) something before it becomes too difficult or the consequences become too severe. There are some reports that the market is about to take a dive, so I reckon we should get out while the going's good. Listen, kid, there's no way you can win this fight, so why don't you get out while the going is good? We heard that they'll be sealing the border soon, so we're getting out while the going's good.

See also: get, going, good, out, while

get while the going is good

To cease, end, or give up (doing) something before it becomes too difficult or the consequences become too severe. There are some reports that the market is about to take a dive, so I reckon we should get while the going is good. Listen, kid, there's no way you can win this fight, so why don't you get while the going is good? If there are layoffs coming, we all need to get while the going is good.

See also: get, going, good, while

How are things going?

1. How are you? An informal greeting. Hey, great to see you again! How are things going? Hi Murray, how're things going? A: "How are you, Ted?" B: "Oh, I'm fine. How are things going?"

2. How is (something) proceeding or progressing? You're working on the Smith case, right? How are things going? How're things going with that report, Sarah? Can I expect it soon? A: "How are things going with the printer?" B: "Oh, it's working again! Yeah, there was some sort of paper jam that I cleared."

See also: how, thing

how's it going

1. How are you? Used as an informal greeting. A: "Hey, Tom! How's it going?" B: "Not too bad, thanks. How are you?" Hey, great to see you again! How's it going? Hi Murray, how's it going?

2. How is some process or activity proceeding? How's it going in the mail room today, fellas? A: "Well, how's it going?" B: "Good! We've almost finished compiling the data set." How's it going? Anyone have any questions so far?

See also: going

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get (out) while the gettin(g)'s good

 and get (out) while the goin(g)'s good

to leave while it is still safe or possible to do so. I could tell that it was time for me to get while the gettin's good. I told her she should get out while the gain's good.

See also: get, gettin, good, while

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

get (out) while the gettin(g)’s good

and get (out) while the goin’s good

in. to leave while it is still safe or possible to do so. I can tell that it’s time for me to get while the gettin’s good. I think we should go. Let’s get while the going’s good.

See also: get, good, out, while

get out while the goin’s good

verb

See get out while the getting’s good

See also: get, good, out, while

get while the goin’s good

verb

See get out while the getting’s good

See also: get, good, while

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.