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Active vet got hen to accompany duck (2,3,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

on the go

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'active' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for on the go that I've seen before include "Running around busily" , "Ever busy" , "Moving -- active" , "Very active (colloq.)" , "Active, always doing something" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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