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crack on
What does crack on mean?
Get started, get on with it, carry on with the job. The verbal nudge a Scouse boss gives when the tea break's gone on too long. Also used solo as a green light — 'crack on' means 'go ahead, mate'.
"Right, enough chat — let's crack on before it gets dark."
Origin
British English idiom, in continuous use since the 19th century; 'crack' as 'to do briskly' is older still.
Frequently asked questions
What does crack on mean?
It means to get stuck in — stop faffing about and start the task.
How do you use crack on in a sentence?
"Right, enough chatting — let's crack on and get this finished."
Is crack on rude?
No, it's casual British slang and perfectly polite; it just means to get going.
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