get on with (something or someone)
idiom
1
: to continue doing (something)
I didn't mean to interrupt you. I'll let you get on with your work.
You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and just get on with your life.
This introduction is taking forever. I wish they'd just get on with it the play.
2
chiefly British
: to be or remain friendly with (someone)
They've never really got on with each other.
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In Texas, Chevron can get on with drilling and making more money.
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
That being said, if Harris is going to run for governor of California — good God, get on with it already.
—Robin Epley, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
Unlike Lemaître, Consolmagno and his colleagues do not advise the Vatican on celestial matters; they are left to get on with their work, and have nothing to do with doctrine.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Anne’s motto is ‘just get on with it,’ while William always seems concerned with what an event says about the future of the crown.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
That being said, if Harris is going to run for governor of California — good God, get on with it already.
—Robin Epley, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
Unlike Lemaître, Consolmagno and his colleagues do not advise the Vatican on celestial matters; they are left to get on with their work, and have nothing to do with doctrine.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Anne’s motto is ‘just get on with it,’ while William always seems concerned with what an event says about the future of the crown.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
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“Get on with (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20on%20with%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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