In direct figurative use from 1, esp. 1a, chiefly in reference to the course or sequence of events… on wheels: (a) With rapid and continuous…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > continuing > progress, advance, or further continuance > progress or advance in an action [verb (intransitive)] > make good progress (10) to go or run on wheelsc1547 In direct figurative use from 1, esp. 1a, chiefly in reference to the course or sequence of events… on wheels: (a) With rapid and continuous… forge1769 intransitive. Of a vessel: To make way, ‘shoot ahead’ (Adm. Smyth), esp. by mere momentum, or the pressure of tide. Often with ahead; also with along… to be off and running1823 In colloquial phrases (originally with reference to Horse Racing). they're off (occasionally they are off): the race has started. to be off and r… to be well on one's (also the) way1900 figurative. Progressing or developing towards a goal or accomplishment, or a probable (and often unwelcome) outcome. Frequently in to be well on one's… to take or make strides1926 transferred and figurative. Esp. in to takeor make strides: to make progress. Subcategories:— specifically of a person (1) — make more progress than another (1) — make much progress (1) — make rapid progress (2) |
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