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get a head start

Idioms  
  1. see head start.


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In a baking pan, cook a snug bed of sliced potatoes in a little water to get a head start on tenderizing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The Dells’ pledge widens the pool of children who will get a head start on investing.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Alpine's Jack Doohan, drafted in for Esteban Ocon to get a head start on his debut season in 2025, was 19th fastest after pledging to make a steady start to his F1 career.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

And get a head start on anyone else who might acquire the same idea.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2024

And technically, this is supposed to be homework, but I don’t see why I shouldn’t get a head start.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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