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start on

start on


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. begin to work on: to begin to work on or deal with something or somebody, usually something that will take a long time to finish
As soon as I've finished cleaning the kitchen, I'm going to start on the bathroom.

2. begin to scold somebody: to begin to scold, criticize, or attack somebody ( informal )
Look, don't start on me. It's not my fault!

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