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 stopto 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.
- 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