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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PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The Amazon Influencer program is a relatively accessible way to get started with brand deals, Cortes Ellendt says.
—Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Daryl and Carol do get started on their next journey, joined by Codron and a Scottish couple whom Fallou met at the Demimonde.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
You’ll get started with Craftie Owl and can build a library of snuggly lullabies, dance songs, engaging stories, and interactive trivia.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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