get it on
"Get it on" is a versatile slang phrase used in various contexts, often implying urgency, initiation of an activity, or engagement in intimate or confrontational interactions.
Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To hurry up or accelerate an action.
Example
- We need to get it on if we want to catch the train.
- Come on, let's get it on! We don't have all day.
C1Romantic
(slang, informal)To engage in sexual activity.
Example
- They decided to get it on after their romantic dinner.
- The song 'Let's Get It On' by Marvin Gaye is about intimacy.
C1Conflict
(slang, informal)To start a fight or physical altercation.
Example
- He threw down his gloves and said, 'Let's get it on!'
- The two rivals were ready to get it on in the ring.
B2Enthusiasm
(idiomatic, informal)To begin an activity with energy and enthusiasm.
Example
- If everyone is ready, let's get it on and start the project.
- The band got it on as soon as they hit the stage.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get it on":
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