How to Pronounce "get cracking"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈkɹækɪŋ
GET-KRAK-ing or GIT-KRAK-ing
ɡˈɛt/ /kɹˈækɪŋ
get-KRAK-ing
Definition
An informal expression that means to start working on something quickly or to get moving right away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈkɹækɪŋ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /kɹˈækɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-KRAK-ing or GIT-KRAK-ing
UK
get-KRAK-ing
Listen in Context
It's time to get cracking on your homework.
Let's get cracking or we'll be late.
We should get cracking if we want to finish today.
Alright team, let's get cracking and make this event great!