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get busy

VERB
pitch in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come through get going
WEAK
aid attack begin buckle down chip in commence contribute contribute work cooperate do do one's bit fall to get cracking go to it help hop to it join in jump in launch lend a hand participate plunge into set about set to subscribe tackle tee off volunteer wade in
Antonyms
WEAK
hinder hurt prevent

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

She credits the ceramide test with making her realize “I’ve got to get busy and get this right.”

From Science Magazine

After your inspection has been completed, get busy.

From Slate

The baseball trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are starting to get busy before Friday’s 4 p.m.

From Seattle Times

Their prospects clearly aren’t ready or they would be calling them up in droves, so Cashman might as well get busy on the trade market now.

From Fox News

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.