Phrasal Verb | Encouragement / Action
Encyclopedia of British Slang
CRACK ON
Phrasal Verb | Neutral | Encouragement / Action
CRACK ON Pronunciation: /krk ?n/ Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb Severity Level: Neutral Category: Encouragement / Action
Core Definition
To crack on means:
To get started
To continue working
To proceed with energy
Linguistic Origins
Possibly from nautical terminology or 19th-century working slang.
It implies momentum.
Usage Contexts
Work:
Lets crack on.
DIY:
Crack on with it.
It signals forward motion.
Emotional Register
Crack on feels purposeful.
Slightly brisk.
Final Assessment
Crack on captures motivated continuation.
With energy.
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London is the only city where being late is a sin, being early is suspicious, and being exactly on time means you’re probably not from around here.