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 Tips to get started There is no single way to start resistance training. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 16 July 2024 And there are a lot of ethical questions to resolve before people get started on turning Mars into another Earth. —

Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 15 July 2024 The holiday may be more than three months away, but HomeGoods is already stocking up on some on-theme decor so you can get started early. —

Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024 Others are intrigued by the concept of forest bathing but not sure how to get started. —

Leana S. Wen, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for get started

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