take off

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When the meme first took off online, the image was used to signal certain emotions.

From BBC

But like the blimp itself, the club began to slowly and steadily take off.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire crews have attended a runway incident at Aberdeen Airport after a Loganair flight to Dublin was unable to take off.

From BBC

Accompanied by his wife and daughter, a visibly emotional Rahman took off his shoes, stood on the grass outside the airport and scooped up the soil as a mark of reverence.

From Barron's

"What's happening right now is we have a very strong setup and then we just need a bullish catalyst and it'll take off and go," said Adam Sarhan of 50 Park Investments.

From Barron's