单词 | to hit the ground running |
释义 | > as lemmasto hit the ground running colloquial (originally U.S.). to hit the ground running: (literal) to land on the ground and begin to run immediately, esp. as a means of preserving one's momentum; (figurative) to begin and proceed rapidly, confidently, and resolutely; to make a brisk or successful start; (of a politician or administration) to embark upon a course of action immediately after election or appointment. ΚΠ 1895 Sandusky (Ohio) Reg. 30 Apr. 6/4 The bullet went under me. I knew he had five more cartridges, so I hit the ground running and squatted low down when his gun barked a second time. 1935 Washington Post 2 June (Parade of Youth Mag.) 7/2 The bum dropped off while the train was still travelling at a good speed... He..swung down from the ladder at the end of the baggage car and hit the ground running. It took him a dozen paces to check his speed. 1942 Times 4 Aug. 4/5 The swift Japanese penetration is not surprising... As the official spokesman phrased it this morning: ‘The Japanese hits the ground running, and he runs until he is stopped.’ 1960 R. W. Jones in Civil Service Jrnl. July–Sept. 2 (heading) 1961 top team must ‘hit the ground running’. 1980 Forbes (Nexis) 28 Apr. 36 Come Inauguration Day, he should hit the ground running. 1993 Pittsburgh Post-Gaz. (Nexis) 10 Mar. n11 Peter Smith jumps from his moving car and hits the ground running, a pursuer hot on his trail. 2000 C. Hanger World Food: Morocco 156 Don't plan on hitting the ground running, especially if you're on a long trip. It's worth allowing yourself time to adjust physically and mentally to your new environment and lifestyle. < as lemmas |
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