get down to (something)
idiom
1
: to start to do (something) : to begin to give one's attention or effort to (something)
It's time to stop delaying and get down to work.
Let's get down to business.
2
: to talk about or describe (something) in a very simple and accurate way
When you get right down to it, this movie is just not very good.
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Expect sunny days in the mid-60s and cool nights that get down to 40 degrees.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
Above average temperatures as high as 96 and dry conditions can be expected through the weekend with a 20% chance of precipitation and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6.
Temperatures will start to lower on Monday and the high is set to get down to 89 by Wednesday.
—Otto Rabe, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
As Mercury goes direct, get down to the business of enjoying your birthday season!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Expect sunny days in the mid-60s and cool nights that get down to 40 degrees.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
Above average temperatures as high as 96 and dry conditions can be expected through the weekend with a 20% chance of precipitation and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6.
Temperatures will start to lower on Monday and the high is set to get down to 89 by Wednesday.
—Otto Rabe, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
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“Get down to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20down%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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