get going
The phrase "get going" is commonly used in English to indicate the start of an action, movement, or conversation.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To begin doing something or start an activity.
Example
- Let's get going on our homework before it gets too late.
- I need to get going with my exercise routine.
B1Travel
(informal)To start moving or begin a journey.
Example
- We should get going if we want to reach the beach before noon.
- It's getting late; we need to get going.
B2Conversation
(informal)To cause someone to talk passionately or at length.
Example
- Don't get him going about politics, or he'll talk for hours.
- Once she gets going on her favorite book, she can't stop.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get going":
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