get in on the act
get in on one's act
To do something because others are engaged in the same act; join others.
John's business is succeeding so well that both of his brothers want to get in on the act.
get in on the ground floor
To be one of the first members or employees to participate in the growth of a firm, educational institution, etc.
Elliott got in on the ground floor and made a fortune at the company.
Mr. Smith who joined the new college as an instructor, got in on the ground floor, and wound up as its president after twenty years.
get it all together
To be in full possession and control of one's mental faculties; have a clear purpose well pursued.
You've sure got it all together, haven't you?
Retaining one's self-composure under pressure.
A few minutes after the burglars left he got it all together and called the police.
To be well built, stacked (said of girls and women.)
Sue's sure got it all together, hasn't she?
get off on the wrong foot
To make a bad start; begin with a mistake.
Peggy got off on the wrong foot with her new teacher; she chewed gum in class and the teacher didn't like it.
get off the ground
To make a successful beginning; get a good start; go ahead; make progress.
Our plans for a party didn't get off the ground because no one could come.
get on the stick
To get moving; to stop being idle and to start working vigorously.
All right, man, let's get on the stick!
get the ax
To be fired from a job.
Poor Joe got the ax at the office yesterday.
To be dismissed from school for improper conduct, such as cheating.
Joe got caught cheating on his final exam and he got the ax.
To have a quarrel with one's sweetheart or steady ending in a termination of the relationship.
Joe got the ax from Betsie - they won't see each other again.
get the ball rolling
set the ball rolling
start the ball rolling
To start an activity or action; make a beginning; begin.
Начинать действовать; приступить к делу; начать.
George started the ball rolling at the party by telling a new joke.
We got up early to get the ball rolling on our project.
Мы проснулись рано, чтобы начать работать над нашим проектом.
We plan to start immediately and get the ball rolling on our project.
Мы планируем начать незамедлительно и взяться за наш проект.