How to Pronounce "get down to work"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwɝk
GET or GIT DOWN tuh or TOO or TI WURK
ɡˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɜːk
get DOWN tuu WORK
Definition
To begin working seriously on a task or project after a period of talking, waiting, or preparing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwɝk
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET or GIT DOWN tuh or TOO or TI WURK
UK
get DOWN tuu WORK
Listen in Context
It's time to get down to work.
Let's get down to work and finish this project.
After lunch, we need to get down to work.
We've talked enough—let's get down to work.