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crack on

British

verb

informal to continue to do something as quickly as possible

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Example Sentences

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"We make it as enjoyable as we can and just crack on with the work."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

"All we can do is crack on and relentlessly tell the story of the government and what we are doing successfully," said a source.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

But he is also one of the game’s most intriguing and exciting up-and-coming talents, and will now get his first crack on a postseason stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

Campaigners and politicians have repeatedly told the government to "crack on" and criticised the time it has taken to plug what has been seen as a gap in environmental protections after Brexit.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

The crack on my head feels had, hut it could he from something as innocuous as getting into a car.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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