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starting

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be off the (starting) blocks
to have started an activity. Rival telephone companies were quick off the blocks with their reduced price offers. The project for rebuilding the theatre is now off the starting blocks.
See also: block

on the/your (starting) blocks

to be ready and waiting to start an activity. The management is on its starting blocks, prepared for a flood of orders.
See also: block


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