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get going

/ɡɛt ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

[/ɡɛt ˈɡoʊɪŋ/]

start; leave

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Definition

To start moving or doing something, or to leave a place.

Example

It's late; we'd better get going.

It's late; we'd better get going.

Etymology

From 'get' plus 'going', the idea of putting oneself into motion.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal for starting or leaving.

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