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.
Examples of get on with (something or someone) in a Sentence
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The bride passed along her measurements to Zoey and left her to get on with the dress-making process.
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Some Republicans -- and Democrats -- would like to simply give McHenry more power to reconvene the House and get on with the routine business of governing.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2023
Viewers need to just accept or ignore that such an outrageously stupid procedural FUBAR like this could occur in real life — which is also never explained away in the script by Moller and Emil Nygaard Albertsen — to get on with taking the film seriously.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2024
As older sister Debra, Oogie Push is resentful of Jane’s absence but resigned to get on with whatever needs to be done.
—Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
The ribosome’s best defense is neutralized, allowing cresomycin to get on with its bacteria-killing work.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
He’ll be comforted by his family and team members, then get on with his life as a father, son, and the 49ers’ long-term coach.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
All of this, said Schneider, has increased the flow through restrooms and limited lines – allowing travelers to get on with their trips or giving them more time to buy a coffee on the way to their gate.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
Some Republicans — and Democrats — would like to simply give McHenry more power to get on with the routine business of governing.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2023
Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Some Republicans -- and Democrats -- would like to simply give McHenry more power to reconvene the House and get on with the routine business of governing.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2023
Viewers need to just accept or ignore that such an outrageously stupid procedural FUBAR like this could occur in real life — which is also never explained away in the script by Moller and Emil Nygaard Albertsen — to get on with taking the film seriously.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2024
As older sister Debra, Oogie Push is resentful of Jane’s absence but resigned to get on with whatever needs to be done.
—Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
The ribosome’s best defense is neutralized, allowing cresomycin to get on with its bacteria-killing work.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
He’ll be comforted by his family and team members, then get on with his life as a father, son, and the 49ers’ long-term coach.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
All of this, said Schneider, has increased the flow through restrooms and limited lines – allowing travelers to get on with their trips or giving them more time to buy a coffee on the way to their gate.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
Some Republicans — and Democrats — would like to simply give McHenry more power to get on with the routine business of governing.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2023
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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 19 Apr. 2024.
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