hit the ground running
/ˌhɪt ðə ˌɡraʊnd ˈrʌnɪŋ/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
to start a new job working well straight away
Examples
- 1Aisha hit the ground running and closed three sales in her first week.
- 2We need a manager who can hit the ground running in September.
- 3The new coach hit the ground running, changing the training on day one.
- 4Nobody hits the ground running after six months away from work.
- 5Can you hit the ground running, or will you need a month of training?
Grammar
Only hit changes form, and its past and participle are also hit. Keep the ground running fixed.
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