hit the ground
idiom
: to drop down to the ground suddenly
She hit the ground when the gunfire started.
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Whoever wins this race will take office in July and will have to hit the ground running to make an impact before the 2026 election.
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Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
This ability to hit the ground running translates to higher starting offers.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The familiarity and fit should allow Plum to hit the ground running as the Sparks’ leader to end a four-year playoff dry spell.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Yes Yes Media looks and feels like a high-concept startup that hit the ground running and has only accelerated since.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 May 2025
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Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
This ability to hit the ground running translates to higher starting offers.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The familiarity and fit should allow Plum to hit the ground running as the Sparks’ leader to end a four-year playoff dry spell.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Yes Yes Media looks and feels like a high-concept startup that hit the ground running and has only accelerated since.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 May 2025
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“Hit the ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20ground. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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