upon the gad
on the gad = upon the gad
on the move
The noun gad is archaic and is now used only in this expression. The verb gad meaning go from one place to another in search of pleasure is more familiar today. Both may have their origins in an obsolete word gadling meaning a wanderer or vagabond. IDIOMS :
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