get down to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To start focusing on doing something serious
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get down to” mean?
To start focusing on doing something serious
Is “get down to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.