get to work

idiom

: to start working
We need to stop delaying and get to work.

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Not only does state law require polling sites in every precinct to open at 6 a.m., but the party argues that the 15-30 minute delay disenfranchised some voters who had to abandon the line for various reasons, such as needing to get to work. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024 Goodwin, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, needed transportation to medical appointments, while Horrigan, who is blind, relied on Story's rides to get to work three days a week. Analisa Novak, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024 So roll up your sleeves, get to work and watch your e-commerce venture flourish. Kartik Jobanputra, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 After last year’s crash, the city declared an emergency to quickly free up funds and get to work upgrading the highway. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get to work 

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“Get to work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20to%20work. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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