hit one's stride
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Achieve a steady, effective pace, as in After the first few laps around the track he hit his stride . This expression comes from horse racing, stride alluding to the regular pace of the horse. [Early 1900s]
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Attain a maximum level of competence, as in Jack didn't really hit his stride until he started college . [First half of 1900s]
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