To get something off the ground

Meaning

To initiate something successfully

Examples

• John: 'We need to find a way to <b>get this project off the ground</b> as soon as possible.'<br>
• Alice: 'I've identified several ways to accelerate progress.'
• John: 'Persistence pays off, well done!'
• Alice: 'It was difficult to <b>get the business off the ground</b> initially, but things are improving now.'<br>