get back to

get back to (doing) (something)

To take up some activity or task again after some hiatus or interruption. I'm sorry I'm leaving so early, but I really need to get back to my essay. It feels good to get back to composing music after dabbling in other things for a few years.
See also: back, get

get back to (someone)

To communicate with someone at a later time or date. Tell Jill that I'll get back to her about that business proposal after the weekend. I'll have to get back to you later, I'm just on my way out the door.
See also: back, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get back to something

to return to dealing with something. I will have to get back to my work now. I want to get back to my knitting.
See also: back, get
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • away from it all
  • be pressed for time
  • be pushed for time
  • be not cut out for something
  • be in it for
  • a run on (something)
  • (the) odds are against (something)
  • a rush on (something)
  • be at a disadvantage
  • at a disadvantage
References in classic literature
At last the Bishop of Hereford spoke, in a low, sorrowful voice: "It is a sad thing, Your Majesty, that this knavish outlaw should be let to escape in this wise; for, let him but get back to Sherwood Forest safe and sound, and he may snap his fingers at king and king's men."
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
"I owed it to myself to get back to the highest level as quickly as possible and this is a fantastic opportunity for me to come to Celtic.
Gordon: Murray proved to me the Son hadn't set on my career
However long you are out, that's how long it takes to get back to what you were.
Defender mulling over his future
"I've obviously seen a bit of Euro 2008 and you quickly find yourself wanting to get back to the action.
Driver keeps focus
If an offensive team shoots, misses, and surrenders a defensive rebound; there will be two assigned positions for the first two defenders who are trying to get back to protect their basket.
"Ball Defender" (X2) must prevent dribble penetration and drive to the basket and encourage the offense to pass the ball as often as possible--the more passes the opponents make, the greater the chance of a turnover and the more time the defense has bought to allow other defensive teammates to get back to help defend the basket (Diag.
Transition breakdown drill: a "3 on 2" to "2 on 1" (focus on defense)
In Ohio, for example, we have an adversarial and punitive survey process, which leads to a negative mindset, and the facility has to fight just to get back to a level playing field.
Long-term care 2002: what next? A Nursing Homes/long term care management panel discussion
Today the injured diver, who asked not to be named, said he was glad to get back to work.
Shark attack diver's job pledge
With impact training, we can get back to the basics of underwriting.
Valuable Lessons
Evans has spoken to Darren Jackson, who represents the Scotland international, but must wait for the midfielder who originally stated his desire to play in the English Premiership to get back to these shores.
Football: Boston must wait for Seve to fly back