Definition
Idiom
- An order to “get moving,” “tend to business, ” etc.
Origin
Early 18th century. Unknown.
Comments
Similar to the phrase “turn to.”
References
Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms. Mystic Seaport.
Idiom
Early 18th century. Unknown.
Similar to the phrase “turn to.”
Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms. Mystic Seaport.