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get the show on the road

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  1. Start an undertaking; begin work. For example, After months of training, the astronauts were eager to get the show on the road. This synonym of get going alludes to a theatrical production going on tour. Also see get the ball rolling.


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"He's trained well and as keen as everyone else to get the show on the road."

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025

In it, Saget appeared eager to get the show on the road and told Aubrey he loved her.

From Fox News ● Jan. 11, 2022

To get the show on the road, there’s a procession, beginning at Magnolia Avenue and Adams Boulevard, featuring ceremonial dancers Los Chinelos. 24th Street Theatre, 1117 W. 24th St., Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2018

The members of the Seahawks live radio broadcast team will get the show on the road live from the Barrowboy & Banker Pub.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 10, 2018

It’s a cliche, all right, but it’s better than spinning your wheels. get the show on the road.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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