Persévérance - Commencer

Explorez des idiomes anglais liés au démarrage avec des exemples comme "se jeter à l'eau" et "saisir l'ortie".

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Commencer à apprendre

to [grasp] the nettle [Phrase]

to take a direct and determined approach to a difficult or unpleasant task

Ex: I know you do n't like disciplining employees , but you 've just got to grasp the nettle .

to [be] good to go [Phrase]

(of a person) to be physically or mentally ready to get something done

Ex: We have all the tools and supplies we need , so we 're good to go .

to [clear] the decks [Phrase]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Clearing the decks before Christmas , that 's my plan .

to [get] (the|this) show on the road [Phrase]

to start doing something in the way that was planned

Ex: It 's about time they got this show on the road !

to [learn] {one's} lesson [Phrase]

to gain knowledge after experiencing something painful or disastrous

Ex: I certainly learned my lesson about buying something from a stranger online .

to [make] {one's} move [Phrase]

doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

Ex: He finally made his move and asked her out on a date .

to [pull|get] {one's} finger out [Phrase]

to start working hard instead of hesitating and wondering around

Ex: Is n't it about time that you pulled your finger out ?

to [put] {sth} down to experience [Phrase]

mettre au compte de l'expérience

Ex: There 's nothing we can do about it now , we 'll just have to put it down to experience .

to [roll] up {one's} sleeves [Phrase]

to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge

Ex: With the deadline approaching , the team rolled up their sleeves and worked late into the night .

to [take] the plunge [Phrase]

to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about

Ex: If you have been thinking about buying shares , now could be the time to take the plunge .

to [walk] before {sb} [run] [Phrase]

to start with small steps before tackling difficult tasks or challenges

Ex: Don't get ahead of yourself. You have to walk before you run.

from scratch [Phrase]

from the point at which something began

Ex: I 'm currently working on building this website from scratch .

to [make] up for lost time [Phrase]

to enjoy an experience as much as one can, due to the lack of previous opportunity

Ex: After being away for months , he planned a special weekend getaway to make up for lost time with his family .

on your [mark] [Phrase]

a command given to the participants of a competition, particularly a race, to ready themselves

Ex: OK , everyone , on your marks — we're about to begin !

in the pipeline [Phrase]

at the planning, preparing, or developing stage

Ex: Important new laws are already in the pipeline .

to [get] on the stick [Phrase]

to properly begin doing something that one was neglecting

Ex: It 's high time that Nahum got on the stick and found me a buyer for this place .

to [get|set|start] the ball rolling [Phrase]

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

Ex: I decided to set the ball rolling and got up to dance .

to [get|come] to grips with {sth} [Phrase]

to start dealing with, understanding, or accepting something that is difficult

Ex: In the front of the van , Julie 's still getting to grips with the gears and the brakes and the steering .

Persévérance
Détermination et travail acharné	Persistence	Faire de son mieux	Faire de grands efforts
Essayer dur	Essayer quelque chose	Commencer	Manque d'effort
Processus et Achèvement