off to the races

Fig. an expression characterizing the activity or excitement that is just beginning; [we are] leaving for something interesting or exciting. The tour bus is out in front waiting and we've said goodbye to everyone. Looks like we're off to the races.

off to the races

busy doing something I don't think there will be a dramatic change in the economy - I don't see that we're off to the races. If you make changes in the rules, the tax lawyers will be off to the races again.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Hyledd	-	Welsh
Aurelius	[ɔ:'ri:jəs]
Patricio	pah-TREE-thyo (Spanish), pah-TREE-syo (Latin American Spanish)	Spanish
Florent	-	French
Sheard	-	English (Rare)
Heimirich	-	Ancient Germanic