Meanings
Shortened form of "get the lead out of one's shoes" (or one's pants). Here, "lead" refers to the metal that is very heavy, thus the expression means roughly "get rid of whatever is slowing you down and hurry up".
To go faster; to hurry up
Example Sentences
1
Come on, get the lead out and start running!
2
We have a deadline to meet, so let's get the lead out and finish this report.
3
If you want to catch the bus, you better get the lead out.
4
The coach told the team to get the lead out and start practicing.
5
I have a lot of errands to run today, so I need to get the lead out.
