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Get your teeth into something

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Energetic Commitment

The phrase suggests an eager, proactive approach to engaging with a new endeavor or problem.

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After a slow start, he finally got his teeth into learning the piano.
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Persistence Implied

Using this phrase hints you're not just starting but also ready to persist until completion.

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She got her teeth into the research and wouldn't stop until every detail was perfect.
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Positive Connotation

It often carries a positive tone, suggesting admiration for someone's zeal or effort.

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He really got his teeth into organizing the charity event.
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