Значение идиомы get in on the ground floor

[get in on the ground floor] {v. phr.} To be one of the firstmembers or employees to participate in the growth of a firm, educational institution, etc.

Elliott got in on the ground floorand made a fortune at the company.

Mr. Smith who joined the newcollege as an instructor, got in on the ground floor, and wound up asits president after twenty years.



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Значение идиомы get in on the ground floor