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to get off the ground
01
to start functioning or making progress effectively
Examples
It took a lot of hard work, but their business finally got off the ground.
The concert tour did n't get off the ground until the band's new album was released and started gaining popularity.
to get something off the ground
01
to start a project, plan, or activity successfully
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IdiomWhat 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.
Examples
It took months to get the new business off the ground.
The team worked hard to get the charity event off the ground.
