get to first base
US /ɡɛt tə fɜrst beɪs/
UK /ɡɛt tə fɜrst beɪs/
1.
mencapai tahap pertama, membuat permulaan yang berjaya
to make a successful start in an activity or relationship, but not necessarily complete it
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We couldn't even get to first base with our proposal; the committee rejected it immediately.
Kami tidak dapat pun mencapai tahap pertama dengan cadangan kami; jawatankuasa menolaknya serta-merta.
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After weeks of trying, he finally managed to get to first base with his new business idea, securing a small investment.
Selepas berminggu-minggu mencuba, dia akhirnya berjaya mencapai tahap pertama dengan idea perniagaan barunya, mendapatkan pelaburan kecil.
2.
mencapai tahap pertama keintiman, melakukan sentuhan fizikal pertama
to engage in the first level of sexual intimacy, typically kissing or touching
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They've been on a few dates, but haven't even gotten to first base yet.
Mereka sudah beberapa kali keluar, tetapi belum pun mencapai tahap pertama keintiman.
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He was hoping to get to first base on their date, but she wasn't ready.
Dia berharap dapat mencapai tahap pertama keintiman pada temu janji mereka, tetapi dia belum bersedia.