(get) off to a (great/flying) start
Meaning(s)
1. begin something extremely well
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How to Memorize
get off to a flying start in your new job
Analysis
Someone or something which 'gets off to a flying start' or which 'gets off to a great start' might begin with an initial advantage or begin from a good or strong position. When you 'get off to a good start' you begin well or have a lot of success from the outset. This expression is similar in meaning to 'get off on the right foot'.
Social Examples (Basic)
- In the big match, the team got off to a flying start, taking the lead after just 5 minutes.
- Frank and Emma are hoping that their honeymoon in the Bahamas will get their marriage off to a great start.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- I hear that David has gotten off to a flying start in his new job. He's already won employee of the month!
- Mary got off to a great start with her new class, but as the weeks went on, their behaviour worsened and soon teaching them became quite difficult.
- With bad reviews and poor sales, the newly rolled out product was not exactly off to a flying start.