Phrasal verb
crack on
Definition
phr.v. to continue working on something quickly or with a lot of energy.
phr.v. to proceed with a task or activity at a brisk pace, often after a delay or interruption.
Examples
“We have a lot to do, so let's crack on.”
“After a quick break for lunch, the team decided to crack on with the report to meet the deadline.”
“Despite the initial setbacks and the complexity of the data, the researchers were determined to crack on until they found a viable solution.”
Examples
simple
“We have a lot to do, so let's crack on.”
contextual
“After a quick break for lunch, the team decided to crack on with the report to meet the deadline.”
complex
“Despite the initial setbacks and the complexity of the data, the researchers were determined to crack on until they found a viable solution.”
Usage
The verb is intransitive and often followed by the preposition 'with'.
Teaching tip
this is a common British colloquialism; contrast it with 'get a move on' (which focuses on speed) versus 'crack on' (which focuses on the work itself).
This is very common in British workplaces and social settings to encourage efficiency. It sounds more energetic than simply 'continuing'.
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Phrasal verb
Particles
on
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
crack + on (+ with + object)
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