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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
For those hesitant about sprinting due to fear of injury, here is a simple progression to help get started safely.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
For those hesitant about sprinting due to fear of injury, here is a simple progression to help get started safely.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
More Spring Lawn-Mowing Tips Don't wait too long to get started.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Below, some of the best makeup artists in the business explain how to get started.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 21 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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