get started
idiom
1
: to begin doing or working on something
You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.
2
: to begin an important period in one's life or career
newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.
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—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Only, the drama doesn’t get started until a little later Sunday.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Gather a few ingredients and a large glass to get started.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get started
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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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