Get your ass in gear

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Used in casual or informal situations, not in formal writing or speech.

Come on, get your ass in gear, or we'll miss the movie!

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Expresses a strong encouragement to act quickly or immediately.

You better get your ass in gear, the deadline is today!

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Can be considered impolite or aggressive, so use it with friends, not superiors.

I told my brother to get his ass in gear with cleaning his room.

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