HIT THE GROUND RUNNING Definition & Meaning

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Idioms and Phrases

Seize an opportunity; begin at full speed. For example, As soon as the front office gave its approval for the new department, we hit the ground running . The origin of this term is disputed. It may come from troops dropped into a combat zone, from stowaways jumping off a freight train as it nears the station, or from Pony Express riders avoiding delay when they changed mounts.

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The 21-year-old signed for the Eagles in February 2024 and hit the ground running, playing a crucial part as Palace won six of their final seven games in the Premier League and securing a place in the England squad for Euro 2024.

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Ferrari hit the ground running in China and landed on a decent set-up for sprint qualifying in the single practice session before it.

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“Very excited to be able to get back to work with Matthew and hit the ground running,” Shelton said.

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When the student teachers get permanent jobs in their own classrooms, “they hit the ground running,” he said, citing grant-funded training and mentorship.

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Not all of the summer recruits hit the ground running straight away.

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