get started

idiom

: to begin doing or working on something

You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.

: to begin an important period in one's life or career

newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.

Examples of get started in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Weed Wrangles:What to know about removing Indiana invasive plants Find ways to reduce the amount of waste in Hoosier households Reducing waste at home can be a big task, and one of the best ways to get started is with small, incremental changes. —

Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Apr. 2024 Another 10% don’t feel like making one and also don’t know how to get started. —

Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 Keep reading to get started on crafting the perfect haul. —

Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024 On day one, Saturday (April 13), Swift’s Taylor Nation team hinted at where to get started via an Instagram Story that seemed to … glitch. —

Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2024 To get started, visit IRS.gov/freefile to see the choices. —

The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024 There are a few ways to get started and find routes at your ability level. —

Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024 That’s a great way to get started, says Nancy Awot-Traut, horticulture expert with seed and plant company Burpee. —

Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 Binoculars and field guides might help, but are not necessary to get started. —

Safak Timur Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024

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