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]
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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
“Not saying it’s going to be exponentially much more,” Higbee said, “but... when you’ve got that talent in the room you want to get it on the field and use it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2025
Just add water and get it on the griddle.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
A cop stood in our living room and told us, “If you don’t get it on video, we can’t do nothing about it.”
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2025
Max came and held up my coat so I could get it on.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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