get down to



get down to (doing) something

to begin doing some kind of work in earnest. I have to get down to my typing. John, you get in here this minute and get down to that homework!
See also: down, get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gerd (1)GERT (German), KHERT (Dutch)German, Dutch
Erikas-Lithuanian
Georgianajor-JYAH-nə, jor-JAY-nəEnglish
Gian-Italian (Archaic)
Chin-Chinese
DawnDAWNEnglish