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.
See also: flying, start
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- 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