The new project is struggling to get off the ground.
get off the ground
idiomTo succeed or begin to succeed.
We need more funding before this business idea can really get off the ground.
Despite the team's tireless efforts and significant investment, the ambitious startup failed to get off the ground in such a competitive market.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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common ground
A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems; any belief, etc. held in common.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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ear to the ground
The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.
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eyes on the ground
One or more observers in an area of interest.
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facts on the ground
The situation in reality as opposed to in the abstract.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.