put (one's) skates on
put (one's) skates on
To hurry up or move faster. Timmy, put your skates on, or we'll be late to the party! If these guys don't put their skates on, we'll be here moving boxes all day.
See also: on, put, skate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get/put your ˈskates on
(British English, informal) hurry up: If you don’t put your skates on, you’ll be late for work.See also: get, on, put, skate
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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