roll up one's sleeves

Language: en

1.
United KingdomUnited Statesinternationalneutralidiomatic
- To prepare to undertake hard physical work or effort; to get ready to engage in practical labor by pulling one's shirt or coat sleeves up.
- To prepare to tackle a difficult task or challenge with determination.
2.
internationalinformalfigurative
- To adopt a practical, hands-on approach to solving a problem; to abandon formality and begin taking direct action.

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