单词 | to clap on |
释义 | > as lemmasto clap on c. absol. to clap on: to apply oneself with energy to a task; to ‘set to’. colloquial. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > beginning action or activity > begin action or activity [verb (intransitive)] > resolutely or energetically to go to it1490 busklea1535 settle1576 to lay on1587 to put in (also get into) one's gearsa1658 to put (occasionally lay, set) one's shoulder to the wheel1678 yark1721 to get going1822 to pitch in1835 to roll up one's sleeves1838 square1849 to clap on1850 to wire in (also away)1864 to dig in1884 hunker1903 tie into1904 to get cracking1937 to get stuck in1938 to get weaving1942 to get it on1954 1850 R. S. Surtees Soapey Sponge's Sporting Tour xxxi, in New Monthly Mag. Jan. 105 Why didn't he clap on, and try to catch up the hounds at a check? 1867 W. H. Smyth & E. Belcher Sailor's Word-bk. Who says Amen? Who will clap on with a will? < as lemmas |
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