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storm out of the blocks

idiom
Meaning

To begin rapidly.


Examples
SIMPLE

The team stormed out of the blocks to take an early lead.

CONTEXTUAL

She stormed out of the blocks at the start of the race, leaving all the other runners behind.

COMPLEX

The startup stormed out of the blocks with record sales, quickly dominating the market before their competitors could even react.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    any port in a storm

    One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.

  2. 02

    bug storm

    A large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.

  3. 03

    calm before the storm

    A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

  4. 04

    cook up a storm

    To make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.

  5. 05

    eye of the storm

    A period of calm in a tumultuous time.

  6. 06

    fly out of the blocks

    To begin quickly

  7. 07

    storm off

    to leave somewhere angrily

  8. 08

    take by storm

    To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.

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