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.

Examples of get down to (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Best Overall: CeraVe SA Cleanser CeraVe is a favorite skin care brand among dermatologists and SELF editors because its gentle formulas use active ingredients to get down to business. —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

Now that the icky matter of finances are taken care of, Bezos and Sanchez can really can get down to the business of partying. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025