Get cracking Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often used to motivate or encourage someone to start quickly. Similar to 'let's get moving' or 'let's get started.' Common in spoken English, rarely written.
Spanish: ponerse manos a la obra - empezar yaPortuguese (BR): mãos à obra - começar jáPortuguese (PT): mãos à obra - começar jáChinese (Simplified): 赶快开始 - 马上行动Chinese (Traditional): 趕快開始 - 馬上行動Hindi: जल्दी शुरू करना - फौरन काम में लगनाArabic: ابدأ بسرعة - باشِر فوراًBengali: তাড়াতাড়ি শুরু করা - দ্রুত কাজ শুরু করাRussian: поторопиться - приступить (к делу)Japanese: さっそく始める - 早速取りかかるVietnamese: bắt tay vào làm ngay - bắt đầu ngayKorean: 빨리 시작하다 - 바로 착수하다Turkish: hızlıca başlamak - hemen işe koyulmakUrdu: فوراً شروع کرنا - جلدی سے آغاز کرناIndonesian: segera mulai - lekas kerjakan
Example Sentences
It's time to get cracking on your homework.
basic
Let's get cracking or we'll be late.
basic
We should get cracking if we want to finish today.
basic
Alright team, let's get cracking and make this event great!
natural
If you want those tickets, you'd better get cracking—they sell out fast.
natural
We’ve got a lot to do, so let’s get cracking right away.
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