English Reference
Idiom idiom

at the beginning of sth


The first part of something, or the time when something starts.


SIMPLE

“I like the music at the beginning of the movie.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The teacher explains the main rules at the beginning of every class.”

COMPLEX

“At the beginning of his long career, he never imagined he would eventually lead such a large and successful organization.”

Last updated April 22, 2026