wheels in motion

Idioms  

1. see under set in motion.

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Example Sentences

That try, which came off the back of a stunning dummy, put the wheels in motion for Hull KR to register a stunning domestic treble and to write their name in the history books as they became only the fifth team to win in a Grand Final since its inception almost 30 years ago.

From BBC

While the two would later become Facebook friends, their interactions were restricted to birthday wishes - that was until December 2024 when Mr Letsoalo set the wheels in motion, alerting first his family and then the church's leadership of his intentions.

From BBC

Environmental activists in Argentina say they fear that Milei will follow in Trump's footsteps and also set the wheels in motion to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement - the international treaty which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

From BBC

And the need for Nasa reform is not a partisan issue – Democrat and Republican presidents alike have set the wheels in motion.

From BBC

Still, he noted that “it only takes one rich, eccentric person” to set the recount wheels in motion.

From New York Times