crack on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Some, like men's alternate Kyle Waddell, likes to "just turn up, have a chat, and crack on", but others need energy plans to manage their state of mind building up to matches.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
"We make it as enjoyable as we can and just crack on with the work."
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
"I think you put a band aid on it and you crack on, and that's what we've done," he continued.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 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
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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