Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-get-off-to-a-flying-start
idiom
/tə ɡɛt ɒf tə ə ˈflaɪɪŋ stɑrt/
Definition
To begin something with great enthusiasm and success, ensuring a strong and positive initial progress.
Examples
- By completing the first project ahead of schedule, the team really got off to a flying start this quarter.
- She got off to a flying start in her new job by impressing everyone in her first week.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the idea of starting an endeavor in an energetic way that sets the stage for future achievements.
Synonyms
- hit the ground running
- start off strong
- begin with a bang
