get going

phrase

: to make a start

time to get going on that assignment

Examples of get going in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Mizzou running game didn’t get going until the second half, with two gallops of 70-plus yards by Jamal Roberts. — Pj Green october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

And if — again theoretically — Dad’s as gentle as a lamb on the day of admission but only gets going later? — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

The Falcons drew up quick passing plays for Penix to get going, and once the Packers had to respect Robinson’s running ability, play-action passes were Penix’s bread and butter. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

That is not a problem for down-ballot races, but gubernatorial campaigns get going far earlier. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for get going

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• rowing
• sewing