off to the races

off to the races

1. Departing for something. Your suitcases better be packed because, once the cab gets here, we'll be off to the races.

2. In the midst of an activity. Good news, sir—the architect is already off to the races on that project you approved this morning.

See also: off, race, to

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off to the races

Fig. an expression characterizing the activity or excitement that is just beginning; [we are] leaving for something interesting or exciting. The tour bus is out in front waiting and we've said goodbye to everyone. Looks like we're off to the races.

See also: off, race, to

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.