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start very energetically(expression, energy, beginning, involvement)
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begin at full speed(expression, energy, beginning, involvement)
12
start the ball rolling(verb, expression, idiom, start, energy)
11
tear into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, start)
10
get into the swing of things(expression, idiom, energy, beginning, involvement)
10
kick off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, start)
9
be ready to work immediately(expression, energy, beginning, involvement)
9
immediately work very hard(expression, energy, beginning, involvement)
9
swing into action(expression, energy, beginning, involvement)
8
begin a venture with great energy(expression, energy, beginning, involvement)
8
get off the ground(expression, idiom, energy, beginning, involvement)
7
embark on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, start)
7
get cracking(verb, expression, open, start, energy)
7
get in gear(expression, idiom, energy, beginning, involvement)
7
get into gear(expression, idiom, energy, beginning, involvement)
7
get one's feet wet(expression, idiom, energy, beginning, involvement)
7
get up to speed(expression, idiom, energy, beginning, involvement)
7
kick-start(noun, verb, energy, beginning, involvement)
7
seize an opportunity(expression, energy, beginning, involvement)
7
take up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, start)
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