Meaning & use
let's get started
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Meaning
phrasefixed phrase
used to suggest that everyone should begin doing something now
Grammar: A fixed phrase used to start an activity; it does not change form and is not followed by an object.
Let's get started on the project before it gets too late.
Okay, everyone is here, so let's get started.
Let's get started with a quick review of yesterday's lesson.
Common combinations
- let's get started on
- Let's get started on the report now.
- let's get started with
- Let's get started with the introductions.
- ready to get started
- Are you ready to get started?
- get started early
- Let's get started early tomorrow.
Synonyms and how they differ
- let's begin
- Very similar in meaning; 'begin' is slightly more formal than 'get started'.
- let's kick off
- Informal; often used for events or meetings, suggesting an energetic start.
Commonly confused: let's get started or let's start?
let's get started vs let's start
Also correct and very similar, but 'get started' often emphasizes the transition into activity, while 'start' can be more abrupt.
Practice
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase to begin a meeting?
Choose one answer.
The correct form is 'let's get started' with an apostrophe and the past participle 'started'. Option B misses the apostrophe, C uses the wrong verb form, and D uses 'getting' instead of 'get'.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “let's get started”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.