get on with

Example Sentences

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“The country expects us to get on with governing,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“The country expects us to get on with governing,” he said, according to a readout of the meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“We have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026

But he said he was "presented with a decision" made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and "told to get on with it".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Now, can we please dump this dirty water and get on with our lives?”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland