English Expressions

Get going
Meaning: 1. to get someone excited

; to get someone talking excitedly. 2. To start taking some action or start moving.

Examples:
The whole business really makes me mad. Don't get me going.

We need to get going if we want to get this house cleaned up before your mother gets here.

Let's get going! We can't stand here all day.

Drop out of
Meaning: To leave an activity or program without finishing it.

Examples:

I'm going back to school because I always regretted dropping out of college.

She dropped out of her business course and has now taken up a fine arts degree.

She’s really in her element now. He dropped out of the race after two laps.