hit the ground running

Example Sentences

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Singling out their work ethic, Mantello extolled the way Lane and Metcalf can be relied on to hit the ground running.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Hungary's economy is in a deep slump, and Magyar and his team know they will have to hit the ground running.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

De Zerbi is viewed as someone who can hit the ground running, a trait Tottenham could do with given their spiral towards the relegation zone.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Both gold and silver futures hit the ground running in early trading, but pared gains as the day advanced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

If you don’t hit the ground running, it’s hard to keep your feet.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson