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To start doing something

start on

to begin working on something or dealing with something

begin

verb

to start doing something

set about

to begin doing something, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way

embark on

to start a new project or activity, usually one that will be difficult and will take time

get down to

to start doing something seriously or with a lot of effort

start

verb

used for saying that someone begins to do something

dive in

to start doing something in a very enthusiastic way

get around to

to do something after you have intended to do it for some time

go to

to start doing a particular activity or being in a particular state

take over

to begin to do something that someone else was doing

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

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