The new business got off to a flying start with those export orders.
•We shall need a large donation from the local citizens if the charity is to get off to a flying start.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
off to a flying start — beginning very well. This year he s off to a flying start, playing very well and winning his first five games … New idioms dictionary
get off to a flying start — get off to a ˌflying ˈstart | get off to a ˈflyer idiom to make a very good start; to begin sth well • She s got off to a flying start in her new career. Main entry: ↑flying startidiom … Useful english dictionary
get\ off\ to\ a\ flying\ start — • get off to a flying start • get off to a running start v. phr. To have a promising or successful beginning. Ron got off to a flying start in business school when he got nothing but A s … Словарь американских идиом
get off to a flying start — to begin an activity very successfully. Maria got off to a flying start in her new job. With several customers on the books already, Tim s new business had got off to a flying start … New idioms dictionary
flying start — noun count a very good beginning to a race, game, or piece of work: Jimenez got off to a flying start, with two goals in 20 minutes … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flying start — noun 1. a racing start in which the contestants are already in full motion when they pass the starting line • Syn: ↑running start • Hypernyms: ↑racing start 2. a quick and auspicious beginning • Syn: ↑running start … Useful english dictionary
flying start — noun 1 get off to a flying start informal to begin very well: He s got off to a flying start in his new job. 2 a start to a race in which the competitors are already moving very quickly … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
flying start — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms flying start : singular flying start plural flying starts a very good beginning to a race, game, or piece of work Jimenez got off to a flying start, with two goals in 20 minutes … English dictionary
flying start — If something gets off to a flying start, it is immediately successful. Sales of the book got off to a flying start and exceeded our expectations … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
flying start — 1. a start, as in sailboat racing, in which the entrants begin moving before reaching the starting line. 2. a start or beginning of anything, characterized by the participant s vigor and enthusiasm and sometimes by a certain advantage over… … Universalium
flying start — See: GET OFF TO A FLYING START … Dictionary of American idioms
