Come on let's go vs Get going

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Come on let's go

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

Get going

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

	Come on let's go	Get going
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //kʌm ɒn lɛts ɡəʊ// 🇺🇸 //kʌm ɑn lɛts ɡoʊ//	🇬🇧 //ɡɛt ˈɡəʊɪŋ// 🇺🇸 //ɡɛt ˈɡoʊɪŋ//
Meaning	A phrase urging someone to hurry or take action.	to start moving or doing something
Example	Come on, let's go to the beach before it gets too late.	We should really get going if we want to catch the bus.
Register	Informal	Informal
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 2,000 (common)
Collocations	come on over, come on in, come on guys, come on, hurry, come on, let's go	get going on time, get going now, get going with enthusiasm
Antonyms	-	stop, halt
Common mistakes	Incorrectly used in formal contexts., Omitting 'let's' and using just 'come on'., Using it with a polite tone rather than as an encouragement.	Confused with 'go on' meaning to continue, 'Get going' misused in formal situations
Usage notes	Used in casual contexts to encourage action. Not appropriate in formal situations or serious discussions.	Used in casual conversations to encourage someone to start an activity. Not suitable for formal contexts.

See it in real clips

You, come on. Let's go shake him up.

Come on. Let's go, let's go, let's go.

Come on, let's go!

You, come on. Let's go shake him up.

Come on. Let's go, let's go, let's go.

Come on let's go

Do me that favor, all right ? The phone is in my bedroom. I suggest you get going.

Get going

Frequently asked questions: Come on let's go vs Get going

What's the difference between Come on let's go and Get going?

Come on let's go: A phrase urging someone to hurry or take action. Get going: to start moving or doing something

Can you show an example of each?

Come on let's go: Come on, let's go to the beach before it gets too late. Get going: We should really get going if we want to catch the bus.

Can I use Come on let's go and Get going interchangeably?

Not always. Come on let's go and Get going are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.