Ponerse manos a la obra

To get down to work / To get cracking

Word Combinations

Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to put one's hands to the work'. Means starting a task with energy and determination. Very common in professional and everyday contexts.

Ya hemos hablado suficiente, es hora de ponerse manos a la obra.

We've talked enough, it's time to get down to work.

—¿Empezamos? —Sí, pongámonos manos a la obra.

—Shall we start? —Yes, let's get cracking.

En cuanto llegó, se puso manos a la obra.

As soon as she arrived, she got down to work.

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