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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“It’s just part of the outfit. I’ve always got it on the chest band of my pack, ready to rock and roll.”
From Seattle Times
Herbert got it on his 11th completion, a 4-yard screen pass to Allen in the third quarter.
From Seattle Times
“We had 10 doors, and we went for 10 takes, and we got it on the last one,” says Danny with a relieved laugh.
From Los Angeles Times
"You've got nuclear war mentioned in a million pop songs, you've got it on TV, in your comics, and then Threads comes on and there's every nightmare you've ever had on screen."
From BBC
We wanted, because he gets it on his card, it's a very specific part of his personality.
From Salon
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