Definition
starts very successfully, energetically
Examples
1) The new company is off to a flying start with record-breaking sales in its
first month.
2) The new project got off to a flying start, with the team completing the
first phase ahead of schedule.
Etymology
The term has its origins in horse racing in the 17th century in England.
Synonyms kick-started, started with a bang
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The plan was approved at lightning speed at higher-up and in two weeks a
development team was assembled and the project was off to a flying start. "No
need to hold your breath," one engineer warned amid the buzz, however, reminding
everyone that softwares were notoriously hard to complete on schedule. Nobody
liked him.
