start a family
To conceive one's first child
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They want to start a family soon.”
“After buying their first house, the couple decided it was the right time to start a family.”
“Having achieved their professional ambitions, they felt ready to settle down and start a family in the quiet countryside.”
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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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family jewels
The testicles.
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fits and starts
Activity which is intermittent, variable in intensity, and prolonged by interruptions.
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flying start
An especially good start.
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fresh start
A new beginning, without prejudices.
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get started
To cause (someone) to start talking about something in length.
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head start
An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.
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if I'm not there, start without me
I am not interested in the event and do not plan to attend.
Last updated August 10, 2026