get on with it
Quit stalling, move
Get on with it is an imperative urging someone to proceed without further delay or hesitation.
It dismisses stalling, excessive deliberation, or unnecessary preamble: Stop making excuses and get on with it.
The phrase can be impatient or encouraging depending on tone.
Oh, get on with it already!
- forge aheadProceed with determination
- proceedMove forward, continue
- cut to the chaseSkip to essentials
- promptIncite to action
- urgencyPressing need for action
continue · advance · press on · get cracking · impatience · determination · chop-chop · resolve · persistence · tackle · execute · no excuses · accomplish · focus · persevere · insist · drive · complete
- get startedget going, get moving, dig in, dive in, jump in
- anticipationanticipating, expectation, expectancy, expecting, awaiting
- exasperationugh, sigh, groan, argh, geez
urgency and action
get on with itprocrastinate
Delay action unnecessarily
dawdle · stall · drag your feet · dilly-dally · waste time
decisiveness
get on with ithesitate
Pause in uncertainty
dither · waffle · hem and haw · vacillate · beat around the bush