get started
idiom
1
: to begin doing or working on something
You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.
2
: to begin an important period in one's life or career
newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.
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Natalie Wu, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Find out how to get started with LifeHub today.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Ready to get started cleaning your microwave using lemon?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
While some other creator tools are more hardcore, the Dot is a lot easier to get started with.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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