storm out of the blocks

To begin something with great speed, energy, and/or intensity. The home team stormed out of the blocks against their competition and were able to gain an early advantage. Reporters came storming out of the blocks with their questions as the disgraced senator exited the courtroom after the verdict.

See also: block, of, out, storm

See also:

storm out of the traps
fly out of the traps
dag
take a sledgehammer to (something)
ratchet up
go at each other tooth and nail
give it some stick
put (something) to the torch
put something to the torch
put to the torch

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