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crack on

British

verb

informal to continue to do something as quickly as possible

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crack on

"You're just thinking, this is real now, I've got to just crack on," said the 35-year-old who works as a support worker.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

They will crack on with the parliamentary formalities immediately.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

"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

She brought the crop down with a crack on the edge of the table.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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