Verb
get a jump on (third-person singular simple present gets a jump on, present participle getting a jump on, simple past got a jump on, past participle (UK) got a jump on or (US) gotten a jump on)
(informal) To start early, especially before something begins or before others begin; to get a head start.
If you'd like to get a jump on the holiday season, many craft stores already have holiday patterns out.
How do you feel right now?" "I hurt like hell." "You'll feel worse tomorrow." "So?" "So, better get a jump on this while you still feel... not as bad." "What kind of logic is that?" I retorted. Richelle Mead