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get going

verb

Meaning

  • To leave, or depart.

    "It is quite late, I'd best get going before sunset."

  • To begin or commence.

    "We'd better get this project going. If we don't get going on it soon, we won't finish in time."

  • To excite intellectually.

  • To arouse sexually.

  • To talk passionately without interruption.

  • To cause someone to talk passionately without interruption.

  • (of a baby) To cry or bawl loudly.