get one's ass in gear
phrase
chiefly US, informal
We don't have much time so you'd better get your ass in gear!
They need to get their asses in gear if they want to get there on time.
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“Get one's ass in gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/get%20one%27s%20ass%20in%20gear. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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