intransitive. colloquial. to go to it: to go ahead; to get started, get down to it, ‘get cracking’. Frequently imperative in go to it!, as an…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > undertaking > beginning action or activity > begin action or activity [verb (intransitive)] > resolutely or energetically (20) to go to it1490 intransitive. colloquial. to go to it: to go ahead; to get started, get down to it, ‘get cracking’. Frequently imperative in go to it!, as an… busklea1535 intransitive. To set out, to go (esp. hastily or promptly); to take hastily to something. settle1576 intransitive. In the same senses, with or without prepositional compl. †Also, to become fixed or steadfast in (affection, etc.). to lay on1587 intransitive. To set oneself vigorously (to do something). to put in (also get into) one's gearsa1658 figurative. (Probably chiefly referring to sense 3b) (ready) in one's gears: in harness, ready for work = Latin in procinctu. to put in (also get in… to put (occasionally lay, set) one's shoulder to the wheel1678 to put (occasionally lay, set) one's shoulder to the wheel: (literally) so as to extricate the vehicle from the mire; hence figurative to set to work… yark1721 intransitive. Scottish and English regional (northern). To engage eagerly in some proceeding; to proceed vigorously or determinedly; to press on. to get going1822 To begin; to start acting vigorously, energetically, or determinedly; to start talking fluently or volubly; to get into full swing; to ‘get a… to pitch in1835 intransitive. colloquial. To set to work vigorously or determinedly; esp. to add one's contribution to a general effort. to roll up one's sleeves1838 to roll up one's sleeves and variants: to apply oneself in earnest to a task; to buckle down; to prepare to engage in a challenge or conflict. square1849 Nautical. To sail away with the yards squared. Also figurative, to take a new course; to get moving; to put oneself into shape; to make ready. to clap on1850 absol. to clap on: to apply oneself with energy to a task; to ‘set to’. colloquial. to wire in (also away)1864 intransitive. colloquial and regional. to wire in (also †away): to apply oneself energetically to something, to get to work with a will; spec. to… to dig in1884 intransitive. To set to work earnestly and energetically; to work hard. dialect and U.S. colloquial. hunker1903 figurative. With down. To concentrate one's resources, esp. in unfavourable circumstances; to dig in, buckle down; spec. (frequently in Military… tie into1904 intransitive. tie into: to ‘buckle to’. U.S. colloquial. Also, to get to work vigorously on; to tuck into (food). U.S. to get cracking1937 Colloquial phrase to get cracking: to get started; to ‘get a move on’. Cf. get, v. 31a. Also with noun or pronoun (or other object) interposed… to get stuck in1938 transitive (in passive). colloquial (originally New Zealand). to get stuck in: to begin something with enthusiasm or determination; to set to work… to get weaving1942 to get weaving, to apply oneself briskly to something; to ‘get a move on’. Cf. to get cracking at crack, v. 22b colloquial (originally R.A.F. slang). to get it on1954 transitive. slang (originally U.S.).to get it on. To embark on an activity, to get going; to get into full swing; esp. to act or perform music with… |
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