get off the ground
The phrase "get off the ground" is commonly used to describe the initiation or success of a project, idea, or activity, and can also refer to the literal takeoff of an aircraft.
Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To begin or start functioning successfully, often after overcoming initial obstacles.
Example
- After months of planning, the project finally got off the ground.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To achieve initial progress or success in an endeavor.
Example
- Their new business idea got off the ground much faster than expected.
B1Aviation
(technical)To physically lift off from the ground, as in the case of an aircraft.
Example
- The plane struggled to get off the ground due to the heavy load.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get off the ground":
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