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# a little one on the way

phrase (idiom; informal)

«a little one on the way» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism) a baby expected; someone is pregnant.

### In the lessons

Warm family talk, cards and gossip; all regions.

### Examples

- They have a little one on the way.
- Congratulations — I hear there's a little one on the way!
- With a little one on the way, they need a bigger house.
- Gossip: «Is there a little one on the way?»
- Card: «So excited for your little one on the way!»
- Teacher: «Mrs Lee is leaving next term — she has a little one on the way.»

### Note

Stands for «a baby coming», «pregnant». Not about a child travelling. Friendly and gentle; fine in cards, less formal than «expecting».