get busy

Example Sentences

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You can stream in HD, make video calls and download large files without worry — though free servers do get busy during peak hours.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

In Mansfield: “The Shawshank Redemption” was filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory, where Tim Robbins’s character tells the inmate played by Morgan Freeman: “Get busy living or get busy dying.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

In particular, Mr Matthews said, there are times when humans are better placed to take orders, especially when the restaurants get busy.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

“This is the time to really do it. Do it before we start to get busy with all the stuff that comes with the holidays, with the kids going back to school.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024

“Templeton,” said Wilbur in desperation, “if you don’t stop talking and get busy, all will be lost, and I will die of a broken heart. Please climb up!”

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White