get it on
Idioms-
Become filled with energy or excitement; enthusiastically begin. For example, If you're ready to start rehearsing, let's get it on . [ Slang ; c. 1950]
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Engage in sexual intercourse, as in They were about to get it on when the doorbell rang . [ Slang ; 1970s]
Example Sentences
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But good news: We’re going to get it on the cheap.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
Adversity creates opportunity, though: Investors who thought last month that they had too little foreign exposure can get it on sale now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
Considering what it took to get it on the schedule, their coach was especially thankful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025
Davies said "it took years of perseverance and persuasion to get it on our screens" due to commissioners saying costume dramas "had gone quite out of fashion".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
“Let’s take a look at the vid and get it on the air. I need to get some sleep.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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