ist schon unterwegs

is already on the way

→ sein
phrase Rare #26,952
is already on the way Used when a person, object, vehicle, payment, or shipment has already started moving toward a destination. The phrase can also appear with other subjects or forms of sein, such as “Bin schon unterwegs” (“I’m already on my way”).
GE: Das Geld ist schon unterwegs.
EN: The money is already on the way.

Sen ist schon unterwegs!

Sen is already on his way!

— Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland (2001)

Das Geld ist schon unterwegs.

The money is already on its way.

— Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod (1968)

Polizei ist schon unterwegs.

The police are already on their way.

— Infernal Affairs (2002)

Also, der Abschleppdienst ist schon unterwegs.

The tow truck is already on its way.

— I Saw the Devil (2010)

Das Schiff ist schon unterwegs.

The ship is already en route.

— Mein Sommer mit Sergej (2010)

Ja, der Abschleppdienst ist schon unterwegs.

Yes, the tow truck is already on its way.

— I Saw the Devil (2010)