off to a good start

off to a good start

Starting (something) in a very favorable or positive way. After dropping out of college once before, I really want to get this second chance off to a good start. The project is off to a good start, but we need to make sure we keep up the pace.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

off to a good start

(with someone or something) Go to off on the right foot (with someone or something).
See also: good, off, start
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • good seed makes a good crop
  • in glowing terms
  • in glowing terms/colours
  • in glowing colors
  • better off than (someone)
  • bring (something) to a successful conclusion
  • bring to a successful conclusion
  • conclusion
  • well disposed to
  • well disposed to (someone or something)
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I feel really comfortable going with Sevy and think he'll get us off to a good start."
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