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crack on

verb

  1. informalto continue to do something as quickly as possible

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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She told the Commons home affairs committee she wanted the government to "crack on" with the inquiry, suggesting it could be completed within three years, with regular updates before the final report.

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"I've let down the team. So, that's going to stay with me for a little while. But at the same time, part of moving on is trying to put it behind you and crack on with the next weekend."

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Campaigners and politicians have repeatedly told the government to "crack on" and criticised the time it has taken to plug what has been seen as a gap in environmental protections after Brexit.

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Shah said she hoped her opponents would "realise there are serious people in that chamber who just want to crack on with their job".

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I think we've got into a rhythm now where it's part of our life and we manage that and crack on.

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