Cool MateCome on let's go vs Get going vs Hurry up vs Let's go
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Come on let's go
Get going
Hurry up
Let's go
| Come on let's go | Get going | Hurry up | Let's go | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kʌm ɒn lɛts ɡəʊ//🇺🇸 //kʌm ɑn lɛts ɡoʊ// | 🇬🇧 //ɡɛt ˈɡəʊɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ɡɛt ˈɡoʊɪŋ// | 🇬🇧 //ˈhʌri ʌp//🇺🇸 //ˈhɜri ʌp// | 🇬🇧 //lɛts ɡəʊ//🇺🇸 //lɛts ɡoʊ// |
| Meaning | A phrase urging someone to hurry or take action. | to start moving or doing something | Do something faster. | A way to suggest leaving or starting an activity together. |
| 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. | You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! | Let's go to the park this afternoon. |
| Register | Informal | Informal | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very 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 | hurry up and wait, hurry up before, hurry up to | let's go out, let's go home, let's go eat |
| 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 | Omitting 'up', saying just 'hurry'., 'Hurry up' used in formal writing., Using 'hurry up' without an object or activity. | 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' |
| 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 in casual contexts to prompt someone to act more quickly. Avoid in formal situations. | Commonly used for invitations or suggestions. Suitable in casual conversations among friends, but less formal in business settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Come on let's go vs Get going vs Hurry up vs Let's go
What's the difference between Come on let's go, Get going, Hurry up, and Let's go?
Come on let's go: A phrase urging someone to hurry or take action. Get going: to start moving or doing something Hurry up: Do something faster. Let's go: A way to suggest leaving or starting an activity together.
Which is more formal: Come on let's go, Get going, Hurry up, and Let's go?
Let's go is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Come on let's go, Get going, Hurry up, and Let's go?
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. Hurry up: You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! Let's go: Let's go to the park this afternoon.
Can I use Come on let's go, Get going, Hurry up, and Let's go interchangeably?
Not always. Come on let's go, Get going, Hurry up, and Let's go 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.