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[get to first
base] or [reach first base] {v. phr.} To make a goodstart; really begin;
succeed,
Joe had a long paper to write forhistory class, but when the teacher
asked for it, Joe hadn't got tofirst base yet.
Suppose Sam falls in love
with Betty. Can he evenget to first base with her?
George wants to go to
college andbecome a teacher, but I'll be surprised if he even reaches
firstbase.
If you don't dress neatly, you won't get to first base whenyou
look for a job.
Compare: FIRST BASE.
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