Funny ways to say let's get started

Every meeting, project and game night needs someone to say "right, let's begin". Here are 15 funny ways to say let's get started, for chats and friends, a few dramatic declarations, mock-official ones from the Department of Doubt, and simple ones that always work.

For texts and friends

• "Let's get started while the enthusiasm is still warm." It cools quickly.
• "Right, the small talk was lovely. Now for the medium talk." Gradual progress.
• "Let's get this show on the road. The road is a spreadsheet, but still." A scenic spreadsheet.
• "Shuffle the cards, set out the pieces, read the rules one last time. We begin." Game night is serious.

Dramatic declarations

• "Attention, everyone. The moment we have all been scheduling for has arrived." Weeks of calendar invites.
• "I declare this project officially open. Please imagine a ribbon being cut." Imaginary scissors provided.
• "Today, we begin something great. Or at least something with a clear agenda." Both would be nice.
• "The first step of a long journey starts now, with item one on the list." Item two is nervous.

Mock official

• "The Department of Doubt was asked whether we could start on time. It did not think so. It is now exactly the start time." Doubt, outpaced.
• "Notice: the agenda has been read, the drinks poured, and the first item is now in progress." Sounds like a form. Reads like a starting whistle.
• "Form 146 confirms that the start has officially started, on paper and very soon in real life." Started twice. Very official.

Simple and kind

• "Shall we get started?" Always works.
• "Let's dive in." Short and friendly.
• "Thanks for coming, let's begin." Good for meetings.
• "Okay, everyone, let's kick off." Clear and warm.

Keep it light

1. One joke, then go. A funny opener works best when the first item follows straight after.
2. Name the first thing. "Let's get started with the budget" tells everyone where to look.
3. Start on time. The best kick-off line is the one said at the time on the invite.

More from the Department

When it is time to head out, see the funny ways to say let's go, and before the start, the funny ways to say I'm ready. Once it is all wrapped up, there are the funny ways to say I'm done. All guides are on the guides page, and today's ruling is on the home page.

Questions about funny ways to say let's get started

What is a funny way to say let's get started?

Something that gets everyone smiling and focused, like "I declare this project officially open. Please imagine a ribbon being cut." Then go straight to the first item.

What is a funny way to start a meeting?

Try "Attention, everyone. The moment we have all been scheduling for has arrived." It is light and brings the room together.

How do you say let's get started professionally?

Try "Thanks for joining, let's get started" or "Shall we begin?" Both are polite and move things along.

What can I say instead of let's get started?

Try "Let's dive in," "Shall we begin?" or "Let's kick off." Short, clear and friendly.

The Department of Doubt is satire, but these "let's get started" lines are real suggestions you are free to use. See the satire notice.