storm out of the blocks

storm out of the blocks

To begin something with great speed, energy, and/or intensity. The home team stormed out of the blocks against their competition and were able to gain an early advantage. Reporters came storming out of the blocks with their questions as the disgraced senator exited the courtroom after the verdict.
See also: block, of, out, storm
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • storm out of the traps
  • fly out of the traps
  • move through the gears
  • dag
  • pour it on
  • like mad
  • like crazy
  • like crazy/mad
  • ratchet up
  • go at each other tooth and nail