Is there a definite difference in these sentences?

[Ju_n]

Dear Teachers,

May I ask one more question again?

Well,sometimes I'm wondering about how to use of the sentence "get to".

For example, people who will start to work a job often say such as,

"Let's get to work."

Why doesn't they say simply like as,

"Let's work."

Which sentence would you like to use in daily life?
Is there a clear difference in these sentences?

I suppose that the first sentence may contain the meaning of "do more better" rather than second sentence, but I have no idea if my interpretation would be correct.

Sorry about my silly question, but it would be great if anybody answers me.

Thanks in advance.

Jun

[MrPedantic]

Hello Jun

"Let's get to work!" implies a determination to start work: "get" gives a sense of impelling oneself towards the work.

"Let's work!" is much weaker; it might simply mean "let's resume work".

"Let's get to work" has more sense of a command to oneself and the other person.

MrP

[Ju_n]

Originally Posted by MrPedantic

Hello Jun

"Let's get to work!" implies a determination to start work: "get" gives a sense of impelling oneself towards the work.

"Let's work!" is much weaker; it might simply mean "let's resume work".

"Let's get to work" has more sense of a command to oneself and the other person.

MrP

Dear MrPedanic

I would appreciate you.
This phrase was worried me for the long-long time.
But by the grace of you, I GOT TO know the difference of these sentence.

Thanks again for your polite answer !!
Doumo-Arigatou-Gozaimasita!!

Best Regards,

Jun

[MrPedantic]

It was my pleasure, Jun!

Have a very pleasant weekend,

MrP