get busy
Stop standing around
Get busy means to start working or to apply oneself with energy and focus: We've got a lot to do, so let's get busy.
The phrase also serves as a euphemism for having sex: They were getting busy in the back seat.
Context usually makes clear which meaning applies.
Closely personal or private
- hook upConnect or couple casually
- fooling aroundIdle playful behavior
- getting it onEngaging in intercourse
- making outExtended romantic kissing
romantic · Netflix and chill · canoodling · amorous · frisky
Actively participate or connect
- moveChange location or act
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- grindCrush into particles
work · act · start · jump in · spring into action · buckle down · roll up sleeves · dive in
Productive without waste
- task-orientedFocused on accomplishment
- proactiveActing before problems arise
- organizedSystematically arranged
- prioritizeRank by importance
focused · disciplined · methodical · output · achievement · strategic · planning · execute
Make sustained effort
- pursueFollow to catch
- driveOperate a vehicle
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- motivatedSpurred to action
go-getter · enterprising · persevere · tenacious · determined · hungry · relentless · push
intimate
Closely personal or private
- hook upConnect or couple casually
- fooling aroundIdle playful behavior
- getting it onEngaging in intercourse
making out · romantic · Netflix and chill · canoodling · amorous · frisky
engage
Actively participate or connect
grind · work · act · start · jump in · spring into action · buckle down · roll up sleeves · dive in · hop to it
efficient
Productive without waste
- task-orientedFocused on accomplishment
- proactiveActing before problems arise
- organizedSystematically arranged
prioritize · focused · disciplined · methodical · output · achievement · strategic · planning · execute · deliver
strive
Make sustained effort
- pursueFollow to catch
- driveOperate a vehicle
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
motivated · go-getter · enterprising · persevere · tenacious · determined · hungry · relentless · push · climb
- getting startedgetting started, start, begin, first steps, basics
- innuendoinnuendo, sexual innuendo, double entendre, double meaning, implied meaning
get busystop working
Fail to operate
knock off · call it a day · quit · wind down · clock out
get busyslow down
Reduce pace or speed
procrastinate · ease up · take your time · dawdle · drag your feet
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