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from the word go

Meaning: From the beginning.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

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  • full steam ahead — To proceed with maximum power and speed.
  • get a handle on something — To find a way to deal with a problem or difficult situation.
  • get a hold of oneself — To get control of oneself; stop being emotional.
  • get a hold of someone — To contact someone or communicate with someone, usually by telephone.
  • get a hold of something — To acquire or obtain something.
  • get a move on — To hurry.

More English idioms

  • get a word in edgewise — To insert a word or sentence into an otherwise one-sided conversation.
  • get by — To just barely manage, financially (sentence 1) or with one's work or responsibilities (s…
  • get caught left holding the bag — To make someone the scapegoat; to be blamed for something that was not one's fault or was…
  • get down to brass tacks — To get serious or practical about something.
  • get off scot-free — To escape the proper or expected punishment; to be acquitted of a crime.
  • get one's act together — To get control of oneself mentally or physically; to get organized.

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