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💋 To have sex 🎶 To start energetically
to get it on

to get it on

19 7.8
To begin an activity with energy
  • phrasal verb
  • Informal
: ponerse a ello
  • Let's get it on and start the project with enthusiasm!
  • Let's get it on
  • want to get it on
  • Now, get it on

Oh yeah, let's get it on. But Wars, Battle say that,

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Examples

Synonyms

to get started
vsto get it on
774 1.8

To begin doing something, for example a task or meeting

adds the idea of energy and enthusiasm to that general beginning
to get going
vsto get it on
598 2.3

To start doing something or to leave

is involvement with lively energy rather than merely starting movement
to get into
vsto get it on
415 2.8

Begin to like and learn about something

emphasizes active, enthusiastic participation rather than mere interest
to get moving
vsto get it on
  • Informal
178 1.6

Start being active or hurry to do something

focuses on energetic engagement rather than just moving quickly
to jump into
vsto get it on
96 3.0

Start taking part in something quickly and with enthusiasm

is broader active involvement not only quick impulsive entries
to get rolling
vsto get it on
  • Informal
44 3.5

To start moving or begin working on something

is about energetic entry into activity not only initiating progress
to dive in
vsto get it on
  • Informal
43 3.7

Start doing something quickly and with a lot of energy

is energetic involvement that may still be planned or hesitant
to get in gear
vsto get it on
  • Informal
16 4.2

Start working more actively and getting more done

is about joining an activity with enthusiasm rather than mainly boosting efficiency
to get stuck in
vsto get it on
  • UK
2 5.8

To start a task with energy and eagerness

is about initiating action with energy rather than prolonged effort
to get on the stick
vsto get it on
  • Informal
1 9.7

To start working hard without delay

means starting with energy but not only as a response to delay
to sally into
vsto get it on
1 8.4

To make a sudden, energetic start in a new activity

focuses on active involvement with energy not only sudden starts
to get amongst it
vsto get it on
  • UK
1 8.6

To join an activity or group with energy and interest

is general energetic participation not limited to group settings
to get in the swim
vsto get it on
  • Informal
1 8.4

To start taking part in an activity or group

is more energetic and enthusiastic rather than only becoming comfortable
to get up and at 'em
vsto get it on
  • Informal
1 7.7

To get out of bed and start the day with energy

is general energetic involvement any time, not only morning starts

Antonyms

to withdraw
311 2.8

To stop taking part in a place or activity

stop
117 1.0

An act when something ends or pauses

How Energetic

to dive in
  • Informal
43 3.7
to get it on
  • Informal
19 7.8
to get into
415 2.8
to get going
598 2.3
to start
∞ 1.0
to hang back
38 4.6

Surface Forms

get it on infinitive
getting it on present participle
gets it on third person singular
got it on past
got it on past participle

Morphology

get + it + on

There is a recognizable connection between 'get' + 'on' (to begin or become engaged) and the MWE meaning, but the inserted pronoun 'it' and the idiomatic nuance of energetic involvement are not fully compositional. The phrase is colloquial and ambiguous (it also has a sexual sense), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would only partially infer the intended meaning without prior exposure.

Etymology

Get it on comes from the simple idea of turning a light or machine on to begin action; to get something on is to make it start. So, it now means 'to start or join an activity with energy'.