off the ground

Idioms  

1. see get off the ground.

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Example Sentences

Artists got an idea for a Museum of Contemporary Art off the ground in 1979, goading the wealthy and influential powers that be into action.

From Los Angeles Times

Globally, technical and regulatory challenges have prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground.

From Barron's

Still, he’s happy to see the office get off the ground, particularly in light of the federal cuts to civil rights enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

Infrastructure projects need time to get off the ground, while worries over capacity—in particular labor shortages—could spell further delays.

From The Wall Street Journal

The BBC has followed Oliver's story for more than a year - including how scientists in the UK first developed the pioneering gene therapy and how the medical trial they are conducting almost didn't get off the ground due to lack of funds.

From BBC