get a/the start
get a start
To receive assistance in jump-starting one's car. The engine just would not turn over. Luckily, I saw my neighbor and asked if I could get a start from him.
See also: get, start
get a/the start
To be in the starting lineup, as of an athlete. Thomas is getting the start in goal tonight. A: "Hey Coach, is it true that I'm getting a start tonight?" B: "Yep, go suit up, Brian."
See also: get, start
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- get a start
- (one's) old man
- (one's) old lady
- at (one's) doorstep
- (one's) day in court
- (from) top to toe
- (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked
- (one's) jig is up
- at (one's) door
- a/(one's) 20