get right on it
Meaning(s)
1. offer to do or begin doing something, take care of a situation
Popularity
Medium
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
get right on a task
Analysis
When you 'get right on something' it means you do it immediately or right away. Sometimes people say 'I'll get right on it' in a sarcastic way which means they do not intend to deal with the matter at all. This is a casual expression normally used in conversational contexts.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- When my boss said that he needed someone to file a report by the end of the day, I volunteered and said that I would get right on it.
- Don't worry about the design of the product, I'm on it, just focus your efforts on finding a supplier.
- Once each member of the project team was assigned their individual task, Anne wasted no time hanging around and got right on it.
- I don't have the time to do that right now, leave it with me and I'll get on it as soon as possible.
Social Examples (Advance)
- A: "We need some sandwiches and drinks for the visitors". B: "I'll get right on it, I can go to the shops now."
- John got right on it when I asked for some advice today.
- I asked the nurse for the medication over an hour ago, she said she was on it but I still haven't received any.