get started
idiom
1
: to begin doing or working on something
You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.
2
: to begin an important period in one's life or career
newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.
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—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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—Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
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—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
Here's how to get started: Create an Account – Visit GSA Auctions and sign up for a free account.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
But there’s no better way to learn than to simply get started.
—Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Simple, low-effort ways to get started Start with a non-alcoholic drink
Believe it or not, there’s a happy medium between an adult beverage and a plain glass of water.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for get started
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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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