get (one's) ass in gear

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get (one's) ass in gear

rude slang To start being active or prepare to do something, particularly when one is inactive. I know you said you would take out the trash, but get your ass in gear and do it already! I really need to get my ass in gear and finish writing this paper—it's due tomorrow!
See also: ass, gear, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get one's ass in gear

 and get one's tail in gear
Sl. to get moving; to get organized and get started. (Use caution.) Come on, you guys. Get moving. Get your ass in gear!
See also: ass, gear, get
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

get your ˈass in gear

(also move your ˈass) (taboo, slang, especially American English) a rude way of telling somebody to hurry
See also: ass, gear, get
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

get one’s ass in gear

and get one’s tail in gear
exclam. to get moving; to get organized and get started. (Usually objectionable.) Come on, you guys. Get moving. Get your ass in gear! Get moving, guys. Get your tail in gear and keep moving!
See also: ass, gear, get
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • get (one's) tail in gear
  • get one’s tail in gear
  • get in(to) gear
  • get into gear