from start to finish

from start to finish

For the entire duration; from beginning to end. Our trip was a joy from start to finish. That team really dominated from start to finish—their opponent was totally overwhelmed. That film was excellent from start to finish!
See also: finish, start, to
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

from start to finish

Fig. entirely; throughout. I disliked the whole business from start to finish. Mary caused problems from start to finish.
See also: finish, start, to
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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