get stuck in

phrase

British, informal

: to start doing something with a lot of energy

The food looks good. Grab a plate and get stuck in.

Examples of get stuck in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They get stuck in the founder dependency stage, where everything relies on the business owner and nothing happens unless the business owner drives it. — Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Arsenal created more than enough to help themselves to a bunch of goals in Naples, only to get stuck in anti-ruthless mode. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

She’s learned to eat small servings and drink lots of water so food doesn’t get stuck in her throat. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

But Horvat’s script, with its interesting evasions, lacunae, and crabwise approach to metaphor, deserves at least a little serious dissection, so let’s get stuck in. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026