get busy
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You can stream in HD, make video calls and download large files without worry — though free servers do get busy during peak hours.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
“We see some wonderful opportunities, and we hope to get busy very quickly,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
“He’s expecting them to get busy on this bill and send it to his desk as soon as possible.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2025
Whoever’s charge with doing that work will have to get busy.
From BBC ● May 25, 2024
“And if it get busy, I could help you at the register, maybe.”
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
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