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flying start

noun

Etymology

From sailboat races, where the ships should be 'flying' under full sail as they cross the starting line.

Definitions

  1. An especially good start.

    • The new restaurant got off to a flying start, packing out every night.
    • And six minutes in they should have got off to a flying start. Aluko caused the damage. The winger slipped away from Ledley then stood up a cross to the back post which seemed perfect for Lee Wallace charging in.

  2. The start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the…

    The 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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