Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pick-up-steam
idiom
/ˈpɪk ʌp stiːm/
Definition
To gain momentum or speed; to become more energetic or productive.
Examples
- The project was sluggish in the beginning, but it has started to pick up steam now.
- After a few weeks of training, she finally began to pick up steam and improve her performance.
Meaning
The phrase means that something is starting to progress or increase in intensity after a slow start.
Synonyms
- gain momentum
- build up
- accelerate
