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How is the phrase ponerse manos a la obra translated from Spanish to English

Empezar a trabajar de forma activa en algo.

To start working actively on something.

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English translation
Get busy

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  • Deja de hablar y ponte manos a la obra. — Stop talking and get busy.

  • Todo el equipo se puso manos a la obra en cuanto llegó el pedido. — The whole team got busy as soon as the order arrived.

  • Deberíamos ponernos manos a la obra si queremos acabar hoy. — We should get busy if we want to finish today.

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FAQ about “ponerse manos a la obra”

How is “ponerse manos a la obra” translated from Spanish?
“ponerse manos a la obra” translates into English as “Get busy”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “ponerse manos a la obra” mean?
Meaning of “ponerse manos a la obra”: Empezar a trabajar de forma activa en algo. In English — “Get busy”.
What part of speech is “ponerse manos a la obra”?
“ponerse manos a la obra” is a phrase.
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