Get the lead out of one's pants slang verb phrase
To hurry up; work faster
Get the lead out of your pants or we will miss the bus.
My boss told me to get the lead out of my pants.
They got the lead out of their pants and suited up immediately after the alarm rang.
To begin doing something at a faster, more intense, or enthusiastic pace.
The verb" get" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase is formed based on the figurative use of the word "lead", the metal that is very heavy.
Small and steady efforts can bring about big results.
Little strokes fell great oaks, I've finally accomplished that project.