get off (one's) butt

get off (one's) butt

slang To start doing something, especially after a period of unproductivity or laziness. Grandma will be here in 30 minutes, so get off your butt and move this junk out of the living room! Ted needs to get off his butt for a change and make an effort around here. Can one of you get off your butt and hold the door for me? Geez!
See also: butt, get, off
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