get a leg up
inchoate
lay a foundation
astart
come on to
get a jump on
head
head off
set forth
revirginate
début
embark
launch
use one's head
commence
make tracks for
reboot
take it
start up
incept
start
backsight
start out
upface
start off
get the show on the road
rock and roll
tip off
start off on the wrong foot
headspring
race out of the traps
preem
start in on
pitch in
dome
move off
ring up the curtain
wig
initiate
blow someone's brains out
steal a march
fit
niddle-noddle
outstart
yark
fly out of the traps
strike out
inosculate
put one's hand to the plough
cut one's teeth