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

English translation
launch into action
verb

Empezar de repente a hacer algo con mucha energía.

To suddenly start doing something energetically.

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  • Decidió ponerse manos a la obra en cuanto acabó la reunión. — She decided to launch into action as soon as the meeting ended.

  • ¿Puedes ponerte manos a la obra antes de que llegue la fecha límite? — Can you launch into action before the deadline arrives?

  • Pongámonos manos a la obra y saquemos juntos este proyecto. — Let's launch into action and tackle this project together.

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