Meaning of 'Right out of the blocks'
What does the saying 'Right out of the blocks' mean?
Idiom: Right out of the blocks
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).
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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