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.
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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.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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  • 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