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out of the blocks

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out of the (starting) blocks
at or from the very beginning out of the (starting) gate The company wanted to be first out of the blocks with the newest video game format.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of starting blocks (blocks a runner's shoes are placed against at the beginning of a race)
See also: block, out


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