goings on

What's been occurring

Goings on are events or happenings, usually with a hint of impropriety or intrigue: Strange goings on at the old house.

The phrase often implies activity that's suspicious, scandalous, or at least worth gossiping about: I've heard about the goings on at that party.

Also spelled goings-on.

Related

funny business · monkey business · events · incidents · stir · machinations · gossip · intrigue · hush hush · affair · bustle · carry on · circumstance · behavior · occurrences · drama · commotion · developments

Opposites
activity/inactivity

goings onstillness

Complete lack of motion

inactivity · inaction · stasis · calm · quiet

eventfulness

goings onuneventfulness

Absence of notable occurrences

monotony · tedium · dullness · routine · non-events

commotion/tranquility

goings oncalm

Free from agitation

peace · quiet · tranquility · serenity · peacefulness

Family

going on, goings

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G