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get off the ground |
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get (something) off the ground if a plan or activity gets off the ground or you get it off the ground, it starts or succeeds. The scheme should get off the ground towards the end of this year. A lot more public spending will be required to get this project off the ground. See also: ground get something off the ground to start. Casey and his friend tried to start a band, but it never got off the ground. A lot more money will be needed to get this project off the ground. Etymology: based on the idea of an aircraft getting off the ground (= starting a flight) See also: ground How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While the mayor of Corpus Christi is hopeful the route will eventually get off the ground, others aren't so sure. It will allow us to get down and get off the ground faster. It could never get off the ground if it had to start in the condition it is in now. |
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