jolt to a start

jolt to a start

To begin moving very abruptly and with great force. The horses jolted to a start, throwing everyone in the carriage off balance. You need to release the clutch gently as you apply the gas, or the car will jolt to a start.
See also: jolt, start
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

jolt to a start

 and jolt to a stop
to start or stop moving suddenly, causing a jolt. The truck jolted to a stop at the stop sign. The little car jolted to a quick start and threw the passenger back in his seat.
See also: jolt, start
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • carriage and pair
  • carriage
  • abortive action
  • snap back
  • bring (one) up with a start
  • ride bodkin
  • sit bodkin
  • barrel in
  • barrel in(to)
  • cut (someone or something) loose