| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Put one's nose to the grindstone | The Guardian Quick | 03 Apr 2024 |
| Apply oneself | The Guardian Quick | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Get on with the job | The Guardian Quick | 04 May 2023 |
| Joint not functioning, get to work | The Telegraph Cryptic | 11 Apr 2021 |
| Get to work earnestly | Newsday | 08 Aug 2017 |
| Get serious at work or school | ||
| Get serious about working | ||
| Apply oneself to a task | ||
| Get serious | ||
| Get serious | ||
| Get to work | ||
| Apply oneself earnestly | ||
| Get serious | ||
| Get serious | ||
| Floor scrubber's condition? | ||
| Apply oneself vigorously |