get stuck in

phrase

British, informal
: to start doing something with a lot of energy
The food looks good. Grab a plate and get stuck in.

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Luna implores Yue, recently divorced, not to get stuck in a holding pattern, either in her career or her relationships — but Luna, too, needs to make some changes. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 They get stuck in the founder dependency stage, where everything relies on the business owner and nothing happens unless the business owner drives it. — Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Arsenal created more than enough to help themselves to a bunch of goals in Naples, only to get stuck in anti-ruthless mode. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 She’s learned to eat small servings and drink lots of water so food doesn’t get stuck in her throat. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get stuck in

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get/stay/keep out of someone's/the way
get stuck in
get stuffed
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“Get stuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20stuck%20in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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