English idiom

hit the ground running

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Figurative meaning

to start a new job or project with immediate energy and effectiveness, without needing a slow start

Why this phrase?

From military paratroopers: landing already moving at full speed.

Example

“She hit the ground running and shipped her first feature in week one.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

learn the ropes

To learn how to do a job or task properly.

ants in your pants

To be unable to keep still because you are restless or excited.

call it a day

To decide to stop working on something for now.

do the job

to be good enough to achieve the desired result

get up to speed

to become informed or current on a topic, project, or situation

have your hands full

To be very busy or fully occupied with responsibilities.

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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