hop to it
B1 informal intransitive
In simple words
Start doing something right now — don't waste time!
Literal meaning: To hop (jump) toward 'it' — the task at hand.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To start doing a task immediately, especially in response to an order or command.
"The sergeant barked, 'Those floors need scrubbing — hop to it!'"
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
To act quickly and efficiently without needing further encouragement.
"We've got an hour before the guests arrive, so let's hop to it."
Usage notes
Used as a direct command to urge someone to act without delay. Common in military, parenting, and workplace contexts. Has a slightly old-fashioned or humorous tone in modern use. More common in American English.
Commonly used with
work chores orders tasks duties
Forms
Base
hop to it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hops to it
he/she/it
Past simple
hoped to it
yesterday
Past participle
hoped to it
have + pp
-ing form
hoping to it
continuous
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