get going

phrase

Synonyms of get goingnext
: to make a start
time to get going on that assignment

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The latter can be operated from your phone—a fun little trick once the sun sets and the conversation gets going. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Starter Sam Aldegheri, who spent most of the first two months in the minors, got going back in the right direction after consecutive poor starts. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 June 2026

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“Get going.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20going. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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