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from the word go en · ADV

Pronunciation

Etymology

Suggesting a footrace that is begun with the word "go".

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic, not-comparable) From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
    • I watched him closely from the word go because I did not trust him.
    • "I promise to take care of myself. Yes; I won't take any risks. Not a single blessed risk. Of course not. I mean to hang out. Don't worry. Jove! I feel as though nothing could touch me. Why! this is luck from the word Go." 1900, Joseph Conrad, Lord Jim, page xxiii. 177:

Synonyms

the get-go

Translations (4)

fi alusta alkaen (from the very beginning) · de vom ersten Moment an (from the very beginning) · pl od początku (from the very beginning) · lv no paša sākuma (from the very beginning)