storm out of the blocks
To begin rapidly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The team stormed out of the blocks to take an early lead.”
“She stormed out of the blocks at the start of the race, leaving all the other runners behind.”
“The startup stormed out of the blocks with record sales, quickly dominating the market before their competitors could even react.”
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any port in a storm
One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.
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block out
to prevent (a thought) from entering one's mind.
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bug storm
A large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.
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calm before the storm
A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
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cook up a storm
To make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.
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eye of the storm
A period of calm in a tumultuous time.
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fly out of the blocks
To begin quickly
Last updated August 10, 2026