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off and running

idiom

Launched or launching vigorously into a course of action.


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Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    hit the ground running

    To begin an activity immediately and with full commitment.

  2. 02

    make the running

    To have a leading or influential position in a field or activity; to be more active than others.

  3. 03

    running start

    An initial advantage at the beginning of some action or pursuit; a head start.

  4. 04

    take up the running

    To proceed at full speed.

  5. 05

    up and running

    operational, in operation

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