off to a running start

off to a running start

Starting (something) with an initial advantage, benefit, or favorable position. The project is off to a running start thanks to the generous grant from your foundation. I'm glad I kept up with my studies over the summer because I'll to be off to a running start when school starts back up.
See also: off, running, start
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

off to a running start

with a good, fast beginning, possibly a head start. I got off to a running start in math this year. The horses got off to a running start.
See also: off, running, start
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • generous to a fault
  • good works
  • gracious
  • gracious plenty
  • plenty
  • a gracious plenty
  • an elegant sufficiency
  • elegant
  • sufficiency
  • good seed makes a good crop