hit the ground running — ► INFORMAL to immediately work hard and successfully at a new activity: »Companies often expect staff to hit the ground running. Main Entry: ↑hit … Financial and business terms
hit the ground running — If someone hits the ground running, they start a new job or position in a very dynamic manner … The small dictionary of idiomes
hit the ground running — ► hit the ground running informal start something new at a fast pace and with enthusiasm. Main Entry: ↑hit … English terms dictionary
hit the ground running — to be successful from the start of an activity The squad will have to hit the ground running from the very first game … English dictionary
hit the ground running — verb To begin an activity immediately and with full commitment. Employers these days look for candidates that can hit the ground running, so that they spend less on training … Wiktionary
hit the ground running — be able to work effectively when you begin a new job, self starter We need someone who can hit the ground running, a person who needs no training … English idioms
hit the ground running — mainly American to immediately work very hard and successfully at a new activity. If elected, they promise to hit the ground running in their first few weeks of office … New idioms dictionary
hit the ground running — If someone hits the ground running, they start a new job or position in a very dynamic manner. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
hit the ground running — phrasal to begin or proceed quickly, energetically, or effectively … New Collegiate Dictionary
hit the ground running — Meaning Get off to a quick start. Origin Probably from a military origin. Soldiers are expected to land from parachutes or from helicopters and get straight into action … Meaning and origin of phrases
