She hit the ground running on her first day at work.
hit the ground running
idiomTo begin an activity immediately and with full commitment.
Because the project deadline was so close, the new team members had to hit the ground running.
Equipped with extensive preparation and a clear strategy, the consultant hit the ground running to address the company's urgent financial crisis.
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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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don't let the door hit you on the way out
Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.
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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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fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch
To become extremely unattractive.
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from the ground up
From the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.
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get off the ground
To succeed or begin to succeed.