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                            Phrase(s): get into one’s stride
1. Lit. [for a runner] to reach a comfortable and efficient pace.  •  I got into my stride right away, and that helped win the race.  •  She never got into her stride, and that’s why she lost. 2. Fig. to reach one’s most efficient and productive rate of doing something.  •  When I get into my stride, I’ll be more efficient.  •  Amy will be more efficient when she gets into her stride.
                        
                        
 
                        
                            McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs