off to a flying start

*off to a flying start

Fig. having a very successful beginning to something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) 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.

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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Trevelyan	trə-VEL-yən	English (Rare)
Gytha	-	English (Archaic)
Finees	-	Biblical Latin
Cosmas	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Peter	['pi:tə]
RagnfrÍ&Eth;R	-	Ancient Scandinavian