get on it
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To commence (an action), especially in a rush.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The dishes need washing, the floor needs vacuuming, the laundry needs folding. Get on it!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, on, it.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get on it” mean?
To commence (an action), especially in a rush.
Is “get on it” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.