get going

1. Make someone talkative or active, as in Once he got her going on her grandchildren, there was no stopping her . [ Colloquial ; late 1800s]

2. See get a move on .

3. get something going . Start something, get something into full swing. For example, Once we get production going we'll have no more problems . This usage also appears in when the going gets tough, the tough get going , meaning that difficulties spur on capable individuals; the first tough here means “difficult,” whereas the second means “strong-minded, resolute.” For example, That problem won't stop Tom; when the going gets tough, the tough get going . Also see swing into action .

Example Sentences

“We focus on what we got going on in this locker room, our organization,” Harden said.

From Los Angeles Times

“And you said you wanted to get going, so get going.”

From Los Angeles Times

Opener Georgia Plimmer and all-rounder Amelia Kerr took a while to get going but batted beautifully in a partnership of 46.

From BBC

While Palmer has made a blistering start to the season, Foden and Bellingham are yet to really get going.

From BBC

Teenage star Littler made six maximums in the match but at times struggled to get going in the double-start format despite levelling at 1-1 after losing the first set.

From BBC