Meaning of 'First out of the gate'
What does the saying 'First out of the gate' mean?
Idiom: First out of the gate
Meaning:
When someone is first out of the gate, they are the first to do something that others are trying to do.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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