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get serious

/gɛt ˈsɪriəs/ /gɛt ˈsiərɪəs/
collocation General Informal
  1. 1 işi ciddiye almak, işi sıkı tutmak
  2. 2 ciddileşmek, ciddi bir hal almak

Definition (English)

  1. To start giving something your full attention and effort.
  2. (of a situation) To become worrying or dangerous.

Example Sentences

  1. Let's get serious about this project.
    Bu projeyi artık ciddiye alalım.
  2. If you want to pass, you need to get serious about studying.
    Geçmek istiyorsan derslerini ciddiye alman gerekiyor.
  3. Things got serious after the accident.
    Kazadan sonra işler ciddileşti.
  4. Call a doctor if the cough gets serious.
    Öksürük ciddileşirse doktor çağırın.

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