What does "crack on" mean?
What it means: To get on with something, to continue working, or to start without delay. It has a determined, no-nonsense quality."I'll let you crack on - you've got a lot to do.""Right, let's crack on." (Let's get started / continue)"Crack on with that report and we'll review it later."The tone:...
What it means
To get on with something, to continue working, or to start without delay. It has a determined, no-nonsense quality.
"I'll let you crack on - you've got a lot to do."
"Right, let's crack on." (Let's get started / continue)
"Crack on with that report and we'll review it later."
The tone
Decisive and practical. "Crack on" implies you're not going to overthink it - you're just going to do it. It signals efficiency and a can-do attitude.
British vs American
Distinctly British. An American would say "let's get on with it," "let's push ahead," or "let's dive in." "Crack on" sounds natural and idiomatic in British workplaces.
A native would say (alternatives)
- "Get on with it" - similar
- "Carry on" - slightly softer
- "Press ahead" - more formal
- "Get cracking" - similar energy
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Informal British English. Common in workplaces and casual conversation.
What does "crack on" mean?
To get on with something, to continue working, or to start without delay. It has a determined, no-nonsense quality.
"I'll let you crack on - you've got a lot to do."
"Right, let's crack on." (Let's get started / continue)
"Crack on with that report and we'll review it later."
Is "crack on" formal or informal?
Informal British English. Common in workplaces and casual conversation.
What's another way to say "crack on"?
- "Get on with it" - similar
- "Carry on" - slightly softer
- "Press ahead" - more formal
- "Get cracking" - similar energy
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