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Hit the ground running

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Immediate ActionPlay
The phrase implies quick and energetic starting, not gradual preparation. SlideShe hit the ground running and finished the task in record time.
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Energetic ApproachPlay
Shows enthusiasm and high energy right from the beginning. SlideJoining the sales team, he hit the ground running with remarkable zest.
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Not LiterallyPlay
It's metaphorical for quickly starting, not actually running. SlideAs soon as she arrived, she hit the ground running with the new project.
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