be under way
be under way
To be currently happening or in progress. When we arrived, the movie was already under way, so we decided to wait for a later viewing. Negotiations to end the strike are under way, with both sides hoping to reach a deal with the end of the week.
See also: way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be under ˈway
have started and be now progressing or taking place: A major search is under way to find the escaped prisoners. Negotiations are under way to resolve the dispute.See also: way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- underway
- in progress
- anticipointment
- under the circumstances
- on the edge of (one's) chair
- on the edge of (one's) seat
- on the edge of seat
- on the edge of your seat
- on the edge of your seat/chair
- down with the haps