get cracking

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get cracking

Let's get cracking on this project right away.

Definition
  1. Verb (phrasal verb):
    • To begin doing something promptly and with energy; to start working on a task immediately, especially with a sense of urgency or efficiency. It implies a need to stop delaying and to commence action.
Usage and Examples
  • Verb:
    • We have a lot of work to do, so let's get cracking!
    • If we want to finish on time, we need to get cracking right now.
    • The manager told the team to get cracking on the new project.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • The phrase often carries a tone of encouragement, command, or self-motivation to overcome procrastination.
  • It is frequently used in informal or colloquial contexts, particularly in work, study, or project environments.
  • It emphasizes the initial act of starting energetically more than the subsequent continuation of the activity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Get going (phrasal verb): A very close synonym, also meaning to start or begin an activity, often with urgency.
    • It's late, we should get going if we want to arrive before dark.
  • Get started (phrasal verb): A more neutral phrase for beginning an activity.
    • Are you ready to get started on your homework?
  • Get a move on (idiom): Another informal phrase urging someone to hurry up, which can precede or imply the need to "get cracking."
    • Get a move on, or we'll be late!
Synonyms
  • Begin: To start.
  • Start: To commence an action.
  • Commence: A more formal term for beginning.
  • Kick off (informal): To start, especially an event or project.
Antonyms
  • Procrastinate: To delay or postpone action.
  • Delay: To cause to be late or slow.
  • Hesitate: To pause before saying or doing something.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Get the ball rolling: To start an activity or process.
    • Let's get the ball rolling on this meeting.
  • Dive in: To start doing something suddenly and enthusiastically.
    • Don't overthink it, just dive in and start writing.
  • Roll up one's sleeves: To prepare to work hard.
    • It's time to roll up our sleeves and get cracking.
get cracking

Let's get cracking on this project right away.

Verb
  1. start to be active
    • Get cracking, please!

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