off the ground


off the ground

Beyond the initial stages and at a point of stable or self-sufficient progress or development. Now that this project is finally off the ground, we can start to focus some of our attention on other areas of the business. He had a great idea for a business, but he didn't have the time or resources to ever get it off the ground.See also: ground, off

off the ground

Under way, as if in flight: Because of legal difficulties, the construction project never got off the ground.See also: ground, off