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Phrasal Verb - getting-down-to

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

This phrasal verb means to start focusing seriously on a task or issue, often after a period of procrastination or distraction. It can also mean to reach the core or essential part of something.

Examples

No.Example
1The team finally got down to discussing the budget after hours of debate.
2Let's get down to business and finalize the deal.
3I need to get down to studying for my exams.
4The chef got down to preparing the most complex dish of the night.
5We need to get down to finding a solution to this problem.
6The negotiations got down to the details of the contract.
7Let's get down to the root cause of the issue.
8The detective got down to questioning the suspect.
9The students got down to their homework after dinner.
10The project manager got down to assigning tasks to the team.