Get-up-and-go (Noun)
Meaning
Enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She had the get-up-and-go to start her own business at the age of 25 and it quickly became a huge success.
- His get-up-and-go and determination to succeed inspired his colleagues to work harder.
- The company's get-up-and-go and innovative approach to marketing helped them to stay ahead of the competition.
- After a few years of feeling stuck, she finally found her get-up-and-go again and started pursuing her passion for photography.
- The entrepreneur's get-up-and-go and willingness to take risks led to the development of a revolutionary new product.