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Get something going

Meaning: This idiom means to start or initiate something, often referring to getting a project, event, or process in motion.

Usage in Example Sentences:

  1. “Let’s get this meeting going so we can finish on time.”
  2. “We need to get the new marketing campaign going by the end of the month.”
  3. “It took some time, but we finally got the project going.”

Origin: “Get something going” is a common idiomatic expression in English, derived from the literal meaning of “going,” which means to move or proceed. Over time, it became a phrase used to describe starting or launching any activity, event, or plan. It’s often used in both casual and formal settings to indicate the beginning of an action or initiative.

Get something going

Surviving in the Wilderness: Basic English vs. Idioms

Get ready to dive into an exciting survival story where we explore two ways to tell the same tale—Basic English vs. Idioms! Follow Jake as he finds himself in the middle of nowhere, trying to keep his cool and ride out the night. Will he luck out and make it out of the woods? Or will things go south? Watch and see how we break down the language in this thrilling adventure!