get to work

idiom

: to start working
We need to stop delaying and get to work.

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And yet minutes later she’s managed to pick out a book and get to work. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025 Keeping track of your wallet and bag and keys can be tricky, especially in the morning when you're pressed for time and rushing to get to work, school, or wherever. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025 While Homan served as the point person for the coming crackdown, a team of immigration advisers worked quietly behind the scenes to prepare executive orders so Trump could get to work right away on the issue after getting sworn in. Daniel Bush, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Edelman will also get to work alongside, in some capacity, with his former teammate Tom Brady, as the legendary quarterback will be on the call with Kevin Burkhardt when the Kansas City Chiefs look to make history against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get to work

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“Get to work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20to%20work. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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