crack on
B1 informal intransitive
In simple words
To get on with something quickly and without wasting time.
Literal meaning: To crack (sharp movement) and keep going on — the idiomatic meaning implies energy and no delay.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To continue doing something with energy and purpose, without wasting time.
"We've only got two hours left, so let's crack on and finish this report."
Usage notes
Chiefly British and Australian. Very common in everyday speech and workplace contexts. Often used as an instruction or self-encouragement. Sometimes followed by 'with'.
Commonly used with
work job task project report plan
Forms
Base
crack on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
cracks on
he/she/it
Past simple
cracked on
yesterday
Past participle
cracked on
have + pp
-ing form
cracking on
continuous
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