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
Then it was all about trying to make the right contact and get it on target.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
Just add water and get it on the griddle.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
“Hold on, hold on! Can you repeat that so I can get it on film?”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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