Meaning of the word "roll up your sleeves" in English

What does "roll up your sleeves" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

roll up your sleeves

US /roʊl ʌp jʊər sliːvz/
UK /rəʊl ʌp jɔː sliːvz/
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Idiom

to prepare for hard work

Example:
It's time to roll up your sleeves and get this project finished.
The team knew they had to roll up their sleeves for the upcoming challenge.