get stuck into
Dive into eagerly
To get stuck into something is to begin it with energy and enthusiasm, especially a task or meal: Let's get stuck into this project.
The phrase suggests diving in wholeheartedly rather than approaching tentatively.
Primarily British and Australian usage.
Americans are more likely to say dig into or get into.
Begin eagerly, headfirst
- jump inEnter or participate suddenly
- tackleGear or takedown
- undertakeBegin a task formally
- commenceTo set underway
start · begin · participate · join in · get involved · pitch in · contribute · roll up sleeves
Take in fully
- engrossAbsorb one's attention wholly
- lose oneselfBecome fully absorbed
- delveSearch or investigate thoroughly
- focusConcentrated attention point
concentrate · devour · fixate
dive in
Begin eagerly, headfirst
commence · start · begin · participate · join in · get involved · pitch in · contribute · roll up sleeves · knuckle down
absorb
Take in fully
- engrossAbsorb one's attention wholly
- lose oneselfBecome fully absorbed
- delveSearch or investigate thoroughly
focus · concentrate · devour · fixate
get stuck intoavoid
Stay away from
shy away from · steer clear of · tune out · sit out · ignore
get stuck intohesitate
Pause in uncertainty
procrastinate · hold back · drag one's feet · hang back · dither
gets, gotten, getting, stuck, stick, sticks, sticking, sticker, sticky