get stuck in
phrase
British, informal
: to start doing something with a lot of energy
The food looks good. Grab a plate and get stuck in.
Examples of get stuck in in a Sentence
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The last non-negotiable is a good grill brush, one without metal bristles since those can fly off and get stuck in your food.
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Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Once the first-place finishes stop coming one after another, the totals get stuck in place.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Many organizations get stuck in internal obsession, refining tools, debating architecture and piloting endlessly.
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Octavio Marquez,
Forbes.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Once the first-place finishes stop coming one after another, the totals get stuck in place.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Many organizations get stuck in internal obsession, refining tools, debating architecture and piloting endlessly.
—
Octavio Marquez,
Forbes.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Get stuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20stuck%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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