Back at it Meaning in English
expression
ˈbæk/ /ˈæt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
BAK-at-it
bˈæk/ /ˈæt/ /ˈɪt
BAK-at-it
Definition
An informal expression meaning to return to an activity, job, or task after a break or pause.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often used when resuming work, studies, or hobbies. Commonly appears in phrases like 'I'm back at it,' or 'Time to get back at it.' Implies continuing something familiar. Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: de vuelta a ello - de nuevo a lo mismoPortuguese (BR): de volta àquilo - de novo nissoPortuguese (PT): de volta a isso - novamente nissoChinese (Simplified): 又开始了 - 又做回老本行Chinese (Traditional): 又開始了 - 又做回老本行Hindi: फिर से वही चालूArabic: عُدنا إلى ذلك - نعود للأمر ذاتهBengali: আবার শুরু করা - কাজে ফিরাRussian: снова за дело - вернуться к этомуJapanese: また取りかかるVietnamese: lại bắt đầu - quay lại việc đóKorean: 다시 시작하다 - 다시 하다Turkish: yeniden başlamak - kaldığı yerden devam etmekUrdu: دوبارہ شروع کرناIndonesian: kembali lagi - lanjut lagi
Example Sentences
After lunch, I'm back at it with my homework.
basic
It's Monday, so we're back at it in the office.
basic
She took a short break, then got back at it.
basic
Vacation's over—time to get back at it!
natural
Ugh, early meetings again—I guess I'm back at it.
natural
No matter what happens, just get back at it and keep trying.
natural