In on the ground floor Meaning in English
expression
释义
To be involved in a project, business, or opportunity from the very beginning, often giving you special advantages later.
用法与细微差别
Informal, mainly used in business, investment, or tech/startup contexts. It suggests you have a chance to benefit more because you joined early. Common collocation: 'get in on the ground floor'. Not about physical floors, but about opportunities.
例句
She got in on the ground floor of a new company.
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If you want to invest, try to be in on the ground floor.
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He was in on the ground floor when the website launched.
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Getting in on the ground floor of this app could really pay off later.
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I wish I had been in on the ground floor when that company started.
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Let me know if there’s ever a chance to get in on the ground floor of your next project.
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