Word info

get a jump on

Verb

Meaning

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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

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