Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-the-lead-out
idiom
ˈɡet ðə lɛd aʊt
Definition
To hurry up or move faster.
Examples
- Come on, we need to get the lead out if we want to catch the bus!
- He told her to get the lead out and finish her project before the deadline.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to encourage someone to stop being slow and to take action more quickly.
Synonyms
- Hurry up
- Get moving
- Pick up the pace
