at it

idiom
UK: /æt ɪt/
US: /æt ɪt/

  1. To be actively engaged in doing something, often something difficult or requiring effort.

    1. They are at it again, arguing loudly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team has been at it all day, trying to finish the project before the deadline. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be sexually active.

    1. I think they are at it in the bedroom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The neighbors were at it again last night, making a lot of noise. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be working or dealing with something.

    1. She's at it with her homework. [ ] [ ]
    2. The technicians are at it trying to fix the machine before the factory reopens. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "at it" in English means: To be actively engaged in doing something, often something difficult or requiring effort., To be sexually active., To be working or dealing with something..

The phonetic transcription of "at it" is /æt ɪt/ in British English and /æt ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "at it": "They are at it again, arguing loudly.". More examples on the page.