hit the ground
idiom
: to drop down to the ground suddenly
She hit the ground when the gunfire started.
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During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump loudly broadcast his plans to hit the ground sprinting, making sure not to waste any time.
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
The team will have a series of community meetings before any shovels hit the ground to inform their process.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Why is a new No 10 important for Amorim?
Analysis from Laurie Whitwell
Cunha’s familiarity with that position behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1 formation enhances his appeal for United, who want adaptable players but also need new signings to hit the ground running.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Trump hit the ground running, signing 37 executive orders in his first week in office alone (not including other executive actions like memorandum and proclamations).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
The team will have a series of community meetings before any shovels hit the ground to inform their process.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Why is a new No 10 important for Amorim?
Analysis from Laurie Whitwell
Cunha’s familiarity with that position behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1 formation enhances his appeal for United, who want adaptable players but also need new signings to hit the ground running.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Trump hit the ground running, signing 37 executive orders in his first week in office alone (not including other executive actions like memorandum and proclamations).
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Hit the ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20ground. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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