up and about

adjective

Out of bed and performing one's everyday activities (especially after illness).

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adjectiveup and about (not comparable)

alternative up and around

  1. informalnot comparableOut of bed and performing one's everyday activities (especially after illness).

    Synonyms: astir

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adjectiveOut of bed and performing one's everyday activities (especially after illness).

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