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Definition of
flying start noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
flying start
noun
noun
[
singular
]
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a very fast start to a race, competition, etc.
Idioms
get off to a flying start
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to make a very good start; to begin something well
She's off to a flying start in her new career.
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flying start
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