Get stuck in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be unable to move, progress, or get out of a situation; also used informally to mean starting something with energy and enthusiasm.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal; can mean physically stuck (car in mud), mentally stuck (on a problem), or energetically starting something ('Let's get stuck in!'). In British English, 'get stuck in' is encouragement to start enthusiastically. Don't confuse with 'be stuck with' (forced to deal with something).
Example Sentences
Our car got stuck in the mud after the rain.
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She always gets stuck in when there is group work.
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If you get stuck in, you can finish this task quickly.
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Don’t be shy—just get stuck in and help us prepare the food!
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I got stuck in traffic for an hour this morning.
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When the project started, everyone was eager to get stuck in.
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