Get somebody going
phrasal verb
To make someone excited, energetic or enthusiastic.
Just one shot of espresso in the morning is enough to get me going.
Often appears as...
- get someone going in the morning
- get someone going on a topic
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To provoke or irritate someone into action or into displaying strong emotion, typically anger.
Talking about politics really gets my brother going.
Often appears as...
- get someone going with an argument
- get someone going on a sensitive issue
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To activate or set in motion.
I can't seem to get this washing machine going.
Often appears as...
- get the machine going
- get the car going
phrasal verb
To make someone excited, energetic or enthusiastic.
Just one shot of espresso in the morning is enough to get me going.
Often appears as...
- get someone going in the morning
- get someone going on a topic
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To provoke or irritate someone into action or into displaying strong emotion, typically anger.
Talking about politics really gets my brother going.
Often appears as...
- get someone going with an argument
- get someone going on a sensitive issue
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To activate or set in motion.
I can't seem to get this washing machine going.
Often appears as...
- get the machine going
- get the car going
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Energy
Used to describe the transfer of positive vibes that make someone enthusiastic or active.
A good pep talk before the game really gets the team going.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Focuses on internal feelings, not physical movement.
This music doesn't just make me dance, it gets me going.
Pro Tip 3/3Morning Routine
Often relates to activities or routines that help someone start their day well.
A brisk walk is what really gets me going in the morning.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Energy
Used to describe the transfer of positive vibes that make someone enthusiastic or active.
A good pep talk before the game really gets the team going.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Focuses on internal feelings, not physical movement.
This music doesn't just make me dance, it gets me going.
Pro Tip 3/3Morning Routine
Often relates to activities or routines that help someone start their day well.
A brisk walk is what really gets me going in the morning.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Energy
Used to describe the transfer of positive vibes that make someone enthusiastic or active.
A good pep talk before the game really gets the team going.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Focuses on internal feelings, not physical movement.
This music doesn't just make me dance, it gets me going.
Pro Tip 3/3Morning Routine
Often relates to activities or routines that help someone start their day well.
A brisk walk is what really gets me going in the morning.
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