Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

off the ground

Idioms  

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Four engines are installed on the bottom of the rocket to work with the boosters to propel SLS off the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal

Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden star in the black comedy/crime thriller set in Australia as co-dependent siblings willing to do anything to get their spray-tan business off the ground.

From MarketWatch

Mr. Ergen’s fledgling network failed to get off the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal

But a second place finally gets the Australian's season off the ground, and gives McLaren their first 2026 podium, after he had failed to start the first two races.

From BBC

But getting it off the ground has not been simple.

From Barron's