get it on vs get on it

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. 'Get it on' is commonly used to mean starting or initiating something, especially in a casual or informal context. On the other hand, 'get on it' is used to mean focusing on a task or taking action promptly. They are not interchangeable as they convey different intentions.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 128 views

get it on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in informal contexts.

This phrase is often used to mean starting or initiating something, such as a plan, activity, or relationship. It is commonly used in casual conversations.

Examples:

Let's get it on and start the project.
Are you ready to get it on with your new workout routine?
I'm excited to get it on with the new video game.
They decided to get it on and launch their own business.
The band is ready to get it on with their performance.

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I really want to get it on in the sacristy.
So, Friday night, Ahmed gets the wife out of the house, brings Rosie over to get it on.
I want to see you get it on with a guy.
We're about to turn off the lights, and get it on.
Look, if you want to we can still go back to my place and get it on.
I mean, we could get it on without kissing, it's just I know how much that upsets you.
It took us 85 takes to get it on film to our satisfaction.
Sue had to lose a lot of weight to get it on.
But I couldn't get it on my finger.
Just come get it on tape.
You get it on a truck today by noon.
Maybe if you get it on TV...
Don't get it on your suit.
I'll get it on the third try.
We get it on BBC America.
Most people get it on the first try.
Congratulations, Babineaux, you managed to get it on the board.
Not if I get it on the agenda.
No, especially if you get it on the agenda.
Time to get it on, guys.

Alternatives:

start it
begin it
kick it off
initiate it
commence it

get on it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in the context of focusing on a task or taking prompt action.

This phrase is used to mean focusing on a task, taking action promptly, or addressing a matter that needs attention. It is commonly used in work or task-oriented situations.

Examples:

We need to get on it and finish the report by tomorrow.
The team needs to get on it and solve the issue before the deadline.
Stop procrastinating and get on it with your assignments.
I'll get on it right away and respond to the client's email.
When a problem arises, we have to get on it and find a solution quickly.

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And after I figure out how to get that in the water, we can get on it and...
I just don't want to get on it.
Fate of Mystic Falls lies with you - and your family, so get on it.
Now, just get some cleaning supplies from the laundry room and get on it.
But one of those trains is about to leave the station, and I need to get on it.
Hoping it changes when we get on it.
Right... We'll get on it.
All right, get on it, Quinn.
We'll get on it as soon as possible.
So get on it, gentlemen.
Now you get on it, too.
Your fingerprints will get on it.
Steve, John, get on it straight away.
So you and Lloyd should get on it ASAP.
I cannot tell you how many compliments I get on it.
All right, well, get on it.
Have your keeper get on it.
We need to get back there and get on it.
A few days later this freight train arrived... and we could get on it.
Bill, see if you could slow down the departure of this flight so I can figure out a way to get on it.

Alternatives:

focus on it
address it promptly
take action on it
deal with it
attend to it

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