roll up your sleeves
roll up (one's) sleeves
To do or get ready to do something difficult, intense, or demanding. Literally rolling up one's sleeves is often done before performing some kind of work. Well, we have a long day ahead, so let's roll up our sleeves and start! I know you're disappointed, but you need to roll up your sleeves and redouble your efforts.
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roll up your sleeves
If you roll up your sleeves, you get ready to work hard, often as part of a group of people. He was very much a team player, rolling up his sleeves and getting down to work. When others refused to act, Jamie was the first to roll up his sleeves and get to work.
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roll up your sleeves
prepare to fight or work.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
roll up your ˈsleeves
(informal) get ready for hard work: We’ve just moved into a bigger house and there’s a lot to do. I guess we’ll just have to roll up our sleeves and get on with it. OPPOSITE: put your feet upFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017