get to first base
To get as far as the first phase or milestone of a goal.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We cannot even get to first base with this project yet.”
“The team struggled to get to first base because they could not agree on a budget.”
“Despite their elaborate preparations, the negotiators failed to get to first base during the initial round of discussions.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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base over apex
Falling over in a jumbled heap.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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blink first
To be the first party in some situation to give in or back down.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cast the first stone
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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come first
To win first place in a competition.
Last updated August 10, 2026