Racing against a deadline B1
The clock's ticking and there's a mountain to clear before five.
get down to — start focusing onA: Are you ready to start the project?
B: Yeah, let's get down to it before we run out of time.
get through — finish a difficult taskA: How was your day?
B: Exhausting! I just got through that huge report at work.
come through B2 — succeed in a difficult situationA: Did you manage to finish the report on time?
B: Yeah, I was stressed, but I came through and submitted it before the deadline.
Heads down
A: We've got loads to do. Shall we just get down to it?
B: Yeah, no more faffing. If we crack on we'll get through the lot by four.
A: Right, I'll take the emails, you do the spreadsheet.
B: Deal. Coffee first though.
Made it
A: Done. Honestly didn't think we'd get through it in time.
B: Same. The team really came through today, fair play to everyone.
A: Pint after this? I reckon we've earned it.