Let's get it started

Englishlanguage · #1 (**permalink**) 27-May-2007, 15:24

What does get somthing started exactly mean?
It sounds to me like to make something begin. Am I right?
Is it a slang expression?
Thank you.

Casiopea · #2 (**permalink**) 27-May-2007, 15:28

To start or begin something. You're right.

Englishlanguage · #3 (**permalink**) 27-May-2007, 15:32

Is it slang/formal/informal?

Casiopea · #4 (**permalink**) 27-May-2007, 15:44

That would depend on the context. The following is used in business:

Ex: Let's get the meeting started / Let's start the meeting.

Does that help?

Englishlanguage · #5 (**permalink**) 27-May-2007, 15:54

Well, yes it does. But I didn't expect that expression could be used in both formal and informal contexts.
However, thank you very much....

Casiopea · #6 (**permalink**) 27-May-2007, 16:06

Informal: Let's get it started <as in a fistfight>

Englishlanguage · #7 (**permalink**) 27-May-2007, 16:11

Ok. I just hope I'll never have to say something like that in such a situation!

Thank'you.
You've been very helpful.


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