Phrasal Verb - getting-down-to
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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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | The team finally got down to discussing the budget after hours of debate. |
| 2 | Let's get down to business and finalize the deal. |
| 3 | I need to get down to studying for my exams. |
| 4 | The chef got down to preparing the most complex dish of the night. |
| 5 | We need to get down to finding a solution to this problem. |
| 6 | The negotiations got down to the details of the contract. |
| 7 | Let's get down to the root cause of the issue. |
| 8 | The detective got down to questioning the suspect. |
| 9 | The students got down to their homework after dinner. |
| 10 | The project manager got down to assigning tasks to the team. |