get cracking

Related to word: crack

Idiom

Definition

  1. To begin doing something with speed and efficiency.

    迅速開始做某事。

    • We need to get cracking on preparing the presentation; time is running out.

      我們需要趕緊開始準備簡報;時間不多了。

    • If you want to finish this project on time, you had better get cracking.

      如果你想按時完成這個項目,你最好趕緊開始。

    • We need to get cracking on these chores before we can go to the park.

      我們需要趕緊完成這些家務,然後才能去公園。