"what goes on" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

  1. Dated form of what's going on (“expression of concern, asking for an explanation”). Tags: alt-of, dated Alternative form of: what's going on (extra: expression of concern, asking for an explanation)
    Sense id: en-what_goes_on-en-intj-VFHJWbs1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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        {
          "ref": "1941, The American Magazine, volume 131, page 43",
          "text": "I pulled a flashlight out of my pocket and stooped to flash it under the front wheels. The owner of the lot rushed up. \"Hey, what goes on?\" he yelled. \"I don't want any spies around here. Get going. […]",
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