Hit the ground running
verb
To begin a task or job immediately and energetically.
He was expected to hit the ground running on his first day of work.
Often appears as...
- expected to hit the ground running
- hit the ground running on the first day
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To start a new position or job with advanced skills and knowledge, enabling immediate and effective performance.
With her vast experience in the field, she hit the ground running when she joined our team.
Often appears as...
- hit the ground running with her experience
- hit the ground running when she joined
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To adapt quickly and successfully to a new environment or situation.
After moving to a new city, he hit the ground running, making new friends and finding a job within a week.
Often appears as...
- hit the ground running after moving
- hit the ground running in a new environment
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To begin a task or job immediately and energetically.
He was expected to hit the ground running on his first day of work.
Often appears as...
- expected to hit the ground running
- hit the ground running on the first day
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To start a new position or job with advanced skills and knowledge, enabling immediate and effective performance.
With her vast experience in the field, she hit the ground running when she joined our team.
Often appears as...
- hit the ground running with her experience
- hit the ground running when she joined
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To adapt quickly and successfully to a new environment or situation.
After moving to a new city, he hit the ground running, making new friends and finding a job within a week.
Often appears as...
- hit the ground running after moving
- hit the ground running in a new environment
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Action
The phrase implies quick and energetic starting, not gradual preparation.
She hit the ground running and finished the task in record time.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Approach
Shows enthusiasm and high energy right from the beginning.
Joining the sales team, he hit the ground running with remarkable zest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
It's metaphorical for quickly starting, not actually running.
As soon as she arrived, she hit the ground running with the new project.
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Action
The phrase implies quick and energetic starting, not gradual preparation.
She hit the ground running and finished the task in record time.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Approach
Shows enthusiasm and high energy right from the beginning.
Joining the sales team, he hit the ground running with remarkable zest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
It's metaphorical for quickly starting, not actually running.
As soon as she arrived, she hit the ground running with the new project.
Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Action
The phrase implies quick and energetic starting, not gradual preparation.
She hit the ground running and finished the task in record time.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Approach
Shows enthusiasm and high energy right from the beginning.
Joining the sales team, he hit the ground running with remarkable zest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
It's metaphorical for quickly starting, not actually running.
As soon as she arrived, she hit the ground running with the new project.
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