Cool MateCome on let's go vs Get going vs Let's go vs Let's move
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Come on let's go
Get going
Let's go
Let's move
| Come on let's go | Get going | Let's go | Let's move | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kʌm ɒn lɛts ɡəʊ//🇺🇸 //kʌm ɑn lɛts ɡoʊ// | 🇬🇧 //ɡɛt ˈɡəʊɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ɡɛt ˈɡoʊɪŋ// | 🇬🇧 //lɛts ɡəʊ//🇺🇸 //lɛts ɡoʊ// | 🇬🇧 //lɛts muːv//🇺🇸 //lɛts muːv// |
| Meaning | A phrase urging someone to hurry or take action. | to start moving or doing something | A way to suggest leaving or starting an activity together. | Let's go somewhere or change position. |
| 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. | Let's go to the park this afternoon. | When the concert starts, let's move to the front. |
| Register | Informal | Informal | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very 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 | let's go out, let's go home, let's go eat | let's move forward, let's move quickly, let's move ahead |
| 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 | Using 'lets' instead of 'let's' as a contraction for 'let us', Confusing the meaning with 'let go', Not using it with a verb following, e.g., 'let's walk' | Using 'let's move' in a formal context., Confusing with 'let's move on' which implies changing the topic., Mispronouncing it as 'lets move' without the apostrophe. |
| 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. | Commonly used for invitations or suggestions. Suitable in casual conversations among friends, but less formal in business settings. | Use when encouraging a group to leave or start doing something. Most common in casual settings, not suitable for formal occasions. |
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Frequently asked questions: Come on let's go vs Get going vs Let's go vs Let's move
What's the difference between Come on let's go, Get going, Let's go, and Let's move?
Come on let's go: A phrase urging someone to hurry or take action. Get going: to start moving or doing something Let's go: A way to suggest leaving or starting an activity together. Let's move: Let's go somewhere or change position.
Which is more formal: Come on let's go, Get going, Let's go, and Let's move?
Let's go is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Come on let's go, Get going, Let's go, and Let's move?
Let's go is the most common in everyday English.
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. Let's go: Let's go to the park this afternoon. Let's move: When the concert starts, let's move to the front.
Can I use Come on let's go, Get going, Let's go, and Let's move interchangeably?
Not always. Come on let's go, Get going, Let's go, and Let's move 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.