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flying start

An especially good start.

Etymology:

  • From sailboat races, where the ships should be 'flying' under full sail as they cross the starting line.
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The new restaurant got off to a flying start, packing out every night.

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Additional definitions for 'flying start':

flying startThe start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the starting line or initial jump point.
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بداية سريعة

Inicio volador

انگریزی اور اردو میں "flying start" کا معنی بلاے کچے ہونا ہوتا ہے۔

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