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Define: "Let's crack on" in Business

The corporate definition of Let's crack on
Fiscal Threat Level
LOW IMPACT

Minimal fiscal damage

CWO Pro-Tip

"The meeting is officially over. Stop talking and start typing."

What HR thinks it means:

An informal encouragement to proceed with a task or continue working.

What does "Let's crack on" actually mean?

"A brisk British dismissal disguised as enthusiasm to force everyone to stop talking and get back to the command line."

How HR uses it:

"We have a lot of ground to cover today so let's crack on with the first agenda item."

How you actually use it:

"We spent an hour arguing about the API until the project manager sighed and said 'Right let's crack on' and hung up."

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By The Chief Waste Officer

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Published: 2026-05-29

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