flying start
Meanings
noun
- An especially good start.
- The start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the starting line or initial jump point.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From sailboat races, where the ships should be 'flying' under full sail as they cross the starting line.
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