while one is at it

conj

while one is at it

conj

Etymology See at it.

1

While one is doing that; while one is carrying out that action; suggesting another action one could accomplish at the same time.

  • If you're going downtown anyway, could you return these books to the library while you're at it?
Synonyms
while one is about it
Related terms
kill two birds with one stone, might as well

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