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Synonyms

get busy

Idioms  

  1. Start working, become active, as in Stop dawdling; get busy, or We'd better get busy on this paper. [c. 1900] Also see get a move on; get going; get on the stick.

Example Sentences

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“Maybe I’m letting go of some old things, like music being scary, and embracing some new scary things. I don’t know what the hell I’m gonna do over there. Hopefully I get busy doing something. Otherwise I’ll be pitching the groundskeeper ideas for TV shows the whole time.”

From Los Angeles Times

In particular, Mr Matthews said, there are times when humans are better placed to take orders, especially when the restaurants get busy.

From BBC

“He’s expecting them to get busy on this bill and send it to his desk as soon as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Get busy," trainer Derrick James pleaded with Garcia before the championship rounds.

From BBC

That said, life can get busy, and sometimes I need to get dinner on the table quickly.

From Salon

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