Getting it on is a colloquialism that refers to sexual activity, and sometimes used as a euphemism by people who are uncomfortable with explicit language. There are many synonyms for getting it on, including hooking up, making love, having sex, getting intimate, bumping uglies, doing the deed, or horizontal tango. Each of these phrases can be used in different contexts to describe sexual activity between two consenting adults. While these terms may be less explicit than others, they still convey the same meaning and may be used depending on the level of formality in a given setting.