hit the ground
idiom
: to drop down to the ground suddenly
She hit the ground when the gunfire started.
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Pochettino will need to hit the ground running to build enthusiasm around his team, as well as a clear playing philosophy, which will be an improvement over what previous coaches achieved.
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
After the recent finale, co-creator Ryan Condal said the show will end with its fourth season and pledged that season three will hit the ground running.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Other advancements are focused on keeping turf cool or improving drainage systems, ensuring any rain that does hit the ground doesn’t stay in the turf for too long.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2024
The Vikings are counting on Darnold being ready to hit the ground running in the opener.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
After the recent finale, co-creator Ryan Condal said the show will end with its fourth season and pledged that season three will hit the ground running.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Other advancements are focused on keeping turf cool or improving drainage systems, ensuring any rain that does hit the ground doesn’t stay in the turf for too long.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2024
The Vikings are counting on Darnold being ready to hit the ground running in the opener.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Hit the ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20ground. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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