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

“Once you get going,” Vetro says, “it just snowballs. Now I don’t work with ‘regular’ people at all.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Bruins took full control in the second as Betts got going with 10 points to go along with five rebounds in the quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

“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