Start the project, because appetite comes with eating.
appetite comes with eating
idiomStarting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
Origin
disputed originCalque of French l'appétit vient en mangeant, first used by François Rabelais.
I did not want to exercise today, but I started anyway because appetite comes with eating.
Although she initially hesitated to begin the research, she soon found that appetite comes with eating as the complexity of the subject drew her in.
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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cross that bridge when one comes to it
To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.
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one's ship comes in
One makes or comes into possession of a significant amount of money.
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take something as it comes
To accept and deal with something (an event, etc.) as it occurs, with a composed state of mind.
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what's eating
What is wrong with...? What is the problem with... (somebody)? Inquired regarding somebody who seems upset, worried, angry, etc.
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what's eating you
What is annoying or bothering you?
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when push comes to shove
When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.
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worst comes to worst
If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.