hop to it hop to it {v. phr.}, {slang} To get started; start a job; get going. "There's a lot to do today, so let's hop to it," the boss said. Categories: add yours {slang} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 » In RussianTo section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss