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crack on

British  

verb

  1. informal to continue to do something as quickly as possible

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I just have to crack on and do my own thing.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 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

He knows the club better than anyone, will be able to walk back in and crack on quickly.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Shah said she hoped her opponents would "realise there are serious people in that chamber who just want to crack on with their job".

From BBC • May 22, 2025

I imagine the new owners of our house hitting that crack on trash day, their cans tipping and their garbage going everywhere.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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