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Hit the floor running?

I prefer the race ground origin, though, as you can easily identify horses (or dogs for that matter) hitting the ground running with another racing expression, “out of the gate”. One particular horse, say, is able to gain a head start right out of the gate. And it cannot do that without hitting the ground running, can it?

Anyways, to be able to hit the ground, or floor running suggests that you’re well prepared and ready. In our example, for a job seeker to hit the floor running, i.e. to be able to do what’s required of them immediately, means that they’re experienced rather than someone without any prior work experience, thus requiring training and supervision.

All right, media examples:

1. KENNY MILLER and the rest of the Rangers squad are back at Auchenhowie preparing for Queen of the South after a brief break from training.

Several Light Blues players have been away representing their countries and with the match against Livingston postponed until next Tuesday, the rest of the squad were given time off to recharge their batteries for the assault on the Championship.

Speaking to RangersTV this week as preparations for the Doonhamers at Ibrox ramped up, Miller said that the win over Falkirk was the perfect way to round off a great opening to the season.

He said: “It’s always nice to finish off with a win before any kind of international break or any time off. It means you can go away and enjoy it rather than sitting back and being itching for the next game so you can put a poor result right.