get on the stick

get on the stick

To organize oneself and begin working on something. You need to get on the stick, or else you'll be up all night working on your book report!
See also: get, on, stick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get on the stick

Start working, as in I have to get on the stick and start preparing dinner. This synonym for get going or get busy alludes to getting a car going by manipulating the gearshift, or stick. [Slang; early 1900s]
See also: get, on, stick
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

get on the stick

AMERICAN, INFORMAL
If you get on the stick, you start making an effort and taking actions to achieve something. Do you want to see some progress? Then let's get on the stick!
See also: get, on, stick
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

get on the stick

in. to get organized and get busy. Get on the stick and get this job done!
See also: get, on, stick
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • working
  • get cracking
  • Get cracking!
  • be working overtime
  • overtime
  • working girl
  • nine-to-five job
  • fringe
  • fringe benefit
  • off duty