hit the ground running
Example Sentences
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Hungary's economy is in a deep slump, and Magyar and his team know they will have to hit the ground running.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Bradford hit the ground running when Rowan Milnes' inspired grubber kick was met by Blake, who shut out Lachie Miller to the ball when he went over.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has hit the ground running in spring training in an effort to ramp up to pitch without restrictions before leaving camp for WBC obligations with Team Japan.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
Both gold and silver futures hit the ground running in early trading, but pared gains as the day advanced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
If you don’t hit the ground running, it’s hard to keep your feet.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
