get cracking
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Diners told Langer they were there to support him and his call for City Hall to get cracking.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024
Chairman Mark Green, Tennessee Republican, said the Homeland Security Department is nearly a month delinquent, and he prodded officials to get cracking.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023
So let’s get cracking and get yourself over to the Wilson Building to work on that upcoming electric bike rebate program.
From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2023
While efforts to get cracking on this crucial plant flounder, there are 35 battery plants in various stages of construction in the EU.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2023
I open my book and get cracking on the problems.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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