a flying start

a flying start

An initial advantage, benefit or auspicious position at the beginning or outset of some action or undertaking. John's company got off to a flying start, thanks to his father's generous investments. I'm glad I kept up with my studies over the summer because I'll be off to a flying start when school starts back up.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

flying start

see under get off the ground.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • flying start
  • off to a flying start
  • get off to a flying start
  • from the outset
  • at the outset
  • at/from the outset
  • outset
  • to start with
  • in the first place
  • in the box seat
References in periodicals archive
RICHARD Clarke made a flying start to the new Huddersfield Snooker and Billiards Association season.
Anthony Massey was off to a flying start against home skipper Michael Whaley, starting the fifth game with a break of 62.