get to first base US INFORMAL HUMOROUS
to kiss someone in a sexual way

[TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲

get to first base
1.
to begin to have success with something that you want to do.
They won't even get to first base with the directors with a proposal like that.

2.
to get to the first stage of a sexual relationship, where partners kiss and touch each other.
Jimmy hasn't even gotten to first base yet with his girlfriend.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

get to first base
to make a good start, to succeed
We have not been able to get to first base with anyone regarding the terms of the new contract.

I tried to meet the company president but I could not get to first base.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

get to first base
v. phr. To make a good start; really begin; succeed,
Joe had a long paper to write for history class, but when the teacher asked for it, Joe hadn't got to first base yet.
Suppose Sam falls in love with Betty. Can he even get to first base with her?
George wants to go to college and become a teacher, but I'll be surprised if he even reaches first base.
If you don't dress neatly, you won't get to first base when you look for a job.
Compare: FIRST BASE.

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