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flying start

idiom

An especially good start.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    build the plane while flying it

    To develop one's approach or strategy to a project while carrying out that project, and not beforehand.

  2. 02

    flying visit

    A very short visit.

  3. 03

    fresh start

    A new beginning, without prejudices.

  4. 04

    head start

    An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.

  5. 05

    if I'm not there, start without me

    I am not interested in the event and do not plan to attend.

  6. 06

    running start

    An initial advantage at the beginning of some action or pursuit; a head start.

  7. 07

    start a family

    To conceive one's first child

  8. 08

    start a fresh hare

    To divert a discussion or argument from its conclusion.

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