got busy
Sprang into action
Got busy means became occupied with activity or work: Sorry I didn't call back—I got busy with the kids.
In slang, it often means had sex: They got busy in the back seat.
The phrase can also mean took decisive action: We stopped talking and got busy fixing the problem.
- workEffort toward a goal
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- hit the ground runningBegin working effectively immediately
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- buckled downBegan working earnestly
proactive · absorbed · driven · nose to grindstone · get · effort · initiative · concentrated · motivated · energized · in the zone · engaged · occupied · burning midnight oil · productivity · multitasking · diligence · enthusiastic
got busyidled
Operated without load
relaxed · rested · lounged · wound down · slowed down
got busyprocrastinated
Postponed action unnecessarily
put it off · delayed · stalled · slacked off · goofed off
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