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up and at 'em

idiom
Meaning

Vigorously launched or launching into an activity.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is time to get up and at 'em for the day.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach shouted for the players to get up and at 'em as soon as the whistle blew.

COMPLEX

Despite the freezing morning air, the guide encouraged the weary hikers to get up and at 'em before the sun rose.

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    A piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.

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