Definitions

get on with it

VERB

continue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance carry on carry over endure extend go on last linger maintain persist progress promote pursue reach remain stay survive sustain

STRONG

abide lengthen loiter outlast outlive persevere project prolong rest ride stand uphold

WEAK

draw out forge ahead hang in keep at keep on keep on truckin' keep the ball rolling keep up live on make headway move ahead never cease perdure persist in press on push on run on stay on stick at stick to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease condemn decrease depart discontinue go halt ignore leave retreat retrogress stop take back

STRONG

abbreviate move quit refuse reject shorten

WEAK

complete desist end finish

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get on with it

"Five years ago you would just dig a good hole and leave nature to get on with it," he smiles.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

"Just get on with it, really. Nothing else you can do," he said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

"The way my parents have brought me up is you've just got to get on with it so, yeah, I had one leg and that was it," said Williams.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

"It's horrible, it's heart-breaking but you've got to be realistic and get on with it - but it's been a complete rollercoaster and emotionally draining," says John.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

If nothing’s going to change, then I’d better get on with it, right?

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

get on with it

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