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afoot

uh-FUUT
adv
1
Happening, in progress, or being planned, often secretly.
"There were rumours that something was afoot at head office."
"Plans were afoot to merge the two departments."

How to Use Afoot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to say something is happening or being set in motion, often with a hint of intrigue.

Common pairings
something is afoot plans afoot
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Etymology

Literally "on foot," from Old English on fot; the figurative "in progress" sense developed later.

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