from the word go

English

WOTD – 9 January 2012

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Adverb

from the word go (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.

   I watched him closely from the word go because I did not trust him.

Synonyms

• from the get-go

Translations

from the very beginning

• Finnish: alusta alkaen
• German: vom ersten Moment an
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• Latvian: no paša sākuma