rimboccarsi le maniche

Italian

Verb

rimboccarsi le maniche

1. to roll up one's sleeves, pull up one's socks
2. (literally) to roll one's sleeves up
3. (idiomatic) To prepare to work
4. (idiomatic) Start working, usually in opposition to idleness.
5. to get busy

   Synonyms: darci dentro, darsi da fare, prodigarsi

Synonyms

• get down to brass tacks