get-go

noun

ˈgit-ˌgō How to pronounce get-go (audio)
ˈget-
variants or less commonly git-go
Synonyms of get-gonext
: the very beginning
used in the phrase from the get-go
didn't like me from the get-go

Examples of get-go in a Sentence

from the get-go, their relationship was tumultuous and doomed to fail
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From the get-go, the 24-year-old was throwing fire. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 From the get-go, there was much resistance within Penney’s to his strategy. David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 That may open space for Luiz Henrique, a player of a similar profile but one who has been a member of Ancelotti’s squad since the get-go. Luke Bosher, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Just the choice of the gene, CCR5, was a mistake from the get-go. Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026 Erica has been a steadfast supporter of her big brother from the get-go, and frequently goes to bat for the Knicks on social media. Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Advertisement From the get-go, Schumer knew the Democrats needed Maine. Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026 Her ability to get to the basket has stood out from the get-go. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 From the get-go, there was lots of confusion, right? Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of get-go was in 1959

Cite this Entry

“Get-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get-go. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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