Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

get-off-to-a-good-bad-start

idiom

/ɡɛt ɒf tə ə ɡʊd bəd stɑrt/

Definition

to begin a project, event, or situation in a way that is either favorable or unfavorable

Examples

Despite the rain, the event got off to a good start with many attendees showing up early.
The project got off to a bad start when the main team member fell ill.
They managed to get off to a good start on their road trip by leaving early in the morning.
Things got off to a bad start when the software crashed during the launch.

Meaning

This phrase refers to how the initial circumstances or performance can set the tone for what follows, sometimes leading to either positive or negative outcomes.