get down to work
idiom
: to start working
You need to get down to work if you want to finish the assignment on time.
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The knife arrives super sharp and ready to get down to work.
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Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
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Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
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“Get down to work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20down%20to%20work. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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