get cracking

/gɛt krækɪŋ/
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Definitions of get cracking
  1. verb
    start to be active
    “Get cracking, please!”
    synonyms: bestir oneself, get going, get moving, get rolling, get started, get weaving
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    type of:
    begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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