Get stuck in

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Meaning: To start working on something with enthusiasm (British)

热情地开始做某事(英式用语)
Empezar a trabajar en algo con entusiasmo (británico)
熱心に作業を始める(イギリス英語)
열정적으로 일에 착수하다 (영국 영어)

British expression for engaging enthusiastically with work or a task.

英式表达,指热情地投入工作或任务。
Expresión británica para involucrarse con entusiasmo en el trabajo o una tarea.
仕事やタスクに熱心に取り組むことを表すイギリス英語。
일이나 과제에 열정적으로 달려드는 것을 뜻하는 영국식 표현.

Examples

  1. Get stuck in!
    开干吧!
    ¡A por ello!
    さあ、取りかかろう!
    자, 본격적으로 시작하자!
  2. We got stuck in.
    我们热火朝天地干起来了
    Nos pusimos manos a la obra
    熱心に取り組んだ
    우리는 열심히 달려들었다
  3. Really getting stuck in now.
    现在真正开始干了
    Ahora sí que nos estamos poniendo a ello
    今、本気で取り組んでいる
    지금 정말 열심히 하고 있다
  4. Ready to get stuck in.
    准备好开干了
    Listo para ponerme manos a la obra
    取り組む準備ができた
    본격적으로 시작할 준비가 됐다

Pronunciation

/ɡet stʌk ɪn/

Usage Guide

Context: work, tasks, enthusiasm

Tone: energetic, encouraging

✓ Do Say

  • Get stuck in.
    全力投入。
    Meterse de lleno.
    本気で取りかかる。
    본격적으로 시작하다.
  • Got stuck in.
    全力投入了。
    Se metió de lleno.
    本気で取りかかった。
    본격적으로 뛰어들었다.
  • Getting stuck in.
    正在全力投入。
    Metiéndose de lleno.
    本気で取りかかってる。
    본격적으로 하고 있어.

✗ Don't Say

  • British expression
    英式表达
    Expresión británica
    イギリス英語
    영국식 표현
  • Positive, energetic
    积极、有活力
    Positivo, enérgico
    ポジティブでエネルギッシュな表現
    긍정적이고 에너지 넘치는 뉘앙스

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

British expression for diving into work or a task with energy.

Etymology: From getting stuck into something

First recorded: British expression from 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British workplace culture; Sports

Regional notes: British expression. Shows enthusiasm for work.

Variations

Get stuck inGot stuck inGetting stuck in

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