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Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
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Idiom: Right out of the blocks


Idiom Definition

Meaning:

  • This means immediately; at the very beginning.  It describes a sprinter blasting out of the starting blocks at the beginning of a short distance race (e.g., 100-yard dash, 50-yard dash).

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Contributed By: Paul Cannongeyser
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