Get the lead out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈaʊt

GETH-thuh-LED-owt

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /lɛd/ /ˈaʊt

get-thuh-LED-owt

Definition

This informal expression means to hurry up or move faster, often used when someone is being too slow.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, mainly used in American English. Used as a command or encouragement, often with impatience. Not literal; don't use with people in formal or professional situations.

• Spanish: ¡Date prisa! - ¡Muévete!
• Portuguese (BR): Anda logo! - Mexa-se!
• Portuguese (PT): Despacha-te! - Mexe-te!
• Chinese (Simplified): 快点！- 动起来！
• Chinese (Traditional): 快點！- 動起來！
• Hindi: जल्दी करो! - हिलो!
• Arabic: أسرع! - تحرّك!
• Bengali: তাড়াতাড়ি কর - ফটাফট নাড়ো
• Russian: поторопись - живее
• Japanese: 急いで - さっさと動いて
• Vietnamese: làm nhanh lên - khẩn trương lên
• Korean: 빨리 해 - 서둘러
• Turkish: hadi acele et - çabuk ol
• Urdu: جلدی کرو - تیزی دکھاؤ
• Indonesian: cepat bergerak - buruan

Example Sentences

Get the lead out or we’ll miss the bus!

basic

Coach yelled, 'Get the lead out!' during practice.

basic

Come on, get the lead out and finish your homework.

basic

We’re late, so get the lead out!

natural

If you want to catch the movie, get the lead out!

natural

Seriously, get the lead out—we don’t have all day!

natural