Start something

verb

To begin an activity or task.

He decided to start something new after moving to the city
Visual representation of "start something" - To begin an activity or task
verb

To initiate a course of action.

I want to start something that can make a difference in the world
Visual representation of "start something" - To initiate a course of action
verb

To cause trouble by doing something or making a situation worse.

Don't start something you can't finish
Visual representation of "start something" - To cause trouble by doing something or making a situation worse

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Disapproving

verb

To initiate a conflict or argument with someone.

If you start something with me, you'll regret it
Visual representation of "start something" - To initiate a conflict or argument with someone

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Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To begin an activity or task.

He decided to start something new after moving to the city
Visual representation of "start something" - To begin an activity or task
verb

To initiate a course of action.

I want to start something that can make a difference in the world
Visual representation of "start something" - To initiate a course of action
verb

To cause trouble by doing something or making a situation worse.

Don't start something you can't finish
Visual representation of "start something" - To cause trouble by doing something or making a situation worse

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To initiate a conflict or argument with someone.

If you start something with me, you'll regret it
Visual representation of "start something" - To initiate a conflict or argument with someone

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Fresh Beginnings

Often used to describe the excitement of starting anew, usually with creative or personal projects.

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She's ready to start something fresh and open her own bakery.
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First Move

Implies taking the initial step in a process which requires subsequent actions to complete.

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He took a deep breath and started something big by registering the company name.
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Fresh Beginnings

Often used to describe the excitement of starting anew, usually with creative or personal projects.

Illustration for Fresh Beginnings
She's ready to start something fresh and open her own bakery.
LampPro Tip 2/2

First Move

Implies taking the initial step in a process which requires subsequent actions to complete.

Illustration for First Move
He took a deep breath and started something big by registering the company name.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Fresh Beginnings

Often used to describe the excitement of starting anew, usually with creative or personal projects.

Illustration for Fresh Beginnings
She's ready to start something fresh and open her own bakery.
LampPro Tip 2/2

First Move

Implies taking the initial step in a process which requires subsequent actions to complete.

Illustration for First Move
He took a deep breath and started something big by registering the company name.
Visual representation of the word "Start something"

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