get off the ground
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Definición y Significado de "[get] off the ground"

to get off the ground
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to start functioning or making progress effectively
get sth off the ground
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Definición y Significado de "[get] {sth} off the ground"

to get sth off the ground
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to start something, especially in a successful way

to [get] {sth} off the ground definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "get something off the ground" and when to use it?

The phrase 'get something off the ground' is believed to have originated in the early days of flying, when pilots talked about the challenge of getting their planes off the ground and into the air. Over time, the phrase came to be used more broadly to describe starting any kind of project or undertaking. It is used to describe the process of starting a project or endeavor. It implies that the project is in its early stages and that there may be significant challenges or obstacles to overcome before it can be successful.

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The project was struggling at first, but once we secured more funding, it was able to get off the ground.
The concert tour didn't get off the ground until the band's new album was released and started gaining popularity.
Lack of funding has been a stumbling block for many startups trying to get off the ground.
It took a lot of hard work, but their business finally got off the ground.
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