gets stuck into

Begins with gusto

Gets stuck into means to begin something with energy and enthusiasm, especially a task or meal.

The phrase suggests diving in without hesitation: She got stuck into the project immediately, He got stuck into his breakfast like he hadn't eaten in days.

Primarily British and Australian usage.

Related

tackle · dig · persevere · commit · dedicate · immerse · dive in · undertake · set about · strive · engross · devour · knuckle down · apply oneself · jump in · go at it · gobble · chomp

Opposites
engagement/commitment

gets stuck intoholds back

Restrains or delays

hangs back · shies away from · avoids · backs off · neglects

action initiation

gets stuck intohesitates

Shows momentary indecision

procrastinates · dithers · dawdles · stalls · delays

avoidance behavior

gets stuck intoavoids

Deliberately stays away from

evades · sidesteps · shuns · dodges · ducks

Family

gets, getting, gotten, stick, sticks, sticking, stuck, sticker, sticky

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