Crack on

verb

To continue doing something.

Let's crack on with our work, we're running out of time.
Visual representation of "crack on" - To continue doing something

Often appears as...

  • crack on with something
  • crack on quickly

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To begin or continue doing something quickly.

We need to crack on if we're to finish before sunset.
Visual representation of "crack on" - To begin or continue doing something quickly

Often appears as...

  • crack on now
  • let's crack on

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To start a relationship or flirt with someone.

He's trying to crack on with her, but she's not interested.
Visual representation of "crack on" - To start a relationship or flirt with someone

Often appears as...

  • crack on with someone
  • trying to crack on

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb

To continue doing something.

Let's crack on with our work, we're running out of time.
Visual representation of "crack on" - To continue doing something

Often appears as...

  • crack on with something
  • crack on quickly

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To begin or continue doing something quickly.

We need to crack on if we're to finish before sunset.
Visual representation of "crack on" - To begin or continue doing something quickly

Often appears as...

  • crack on now
  • let's crack on

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To start a relationship or flirt with someone.

He's trying to crack on with her, but she's not interested.
Visual representation of "crack on" - To start a relationship or flirt with someone

Often appears as...

  • crack on with someone
  • trying to crack on

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "crack on"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time Sensitivity

Used when there's urgency or a need to hasten the ongoing activity.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
We have to crack on with this project, the deadline is tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasis on Progress

Highlights the importance of moving forward in the task or discussion.

Illustration for Emphasis on Progress
Enough talk, let's crack on with the implementation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Urging

Often used to motivate someone to start or keep going with a task.

Illustration for Colloquial Urging
Come on, crack on with it, or we'll never finish!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time Sensitivity

Used when there's urgency or a need to hasten the ongoing activity.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
We have to crack on with this project, the deadline is tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasis on Progress

Highlights the importance of moving forward in the task or discussion.

Illustration for Emphasis on Progress
Enough talk, let's crack on with the implementation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Urging

Often used to motivate someone to start or keep going with a task.

Illustration for Colloquial Urging
Come on, crack on with it, or we'll never finish!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time Sensitivity

Used when there's urgency or a need to hasten the ongoing activity.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
We have to crack on with this project, the deadline is tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasis on Progress

Highlights the importance of moving forward in the task or discussion.

Illustration for Emphasis on Progress
Enough talk, let's crack on with the implementation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Urging

Often used to motivate someone to start or keep going with a task.

Illustration for Colloquial Urging
Come on, crack on with it, or we'll never finish!
Visual representation of the word "Crack on"

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