from the get-go
idiom
US, informal
: from the very beginning
She didn't like me from the get-go.
They were involved in the project from the get-go.
Examples of from the get-go in a Sentence
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San Diego’s ban hit a tidal wave of opposition from the get-go, and barely passed with a 5-4 City Council vote.
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The property was a challenge from the get-go, with the site subject to year-round winds and a geologic setback requirement limiting the building envelope.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Doing any kind of cardio for an extended period of time is going to feel tough from the get-go: After all, that’s why people train for races and don’t just show up to the start line and let ‘er rip.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 6 Apr. 2024
This year, the candidates for the two major parties in the U.S. have been fairly clear from the get-go, as President Joe Biden will be seeking reelection and former President Donald Trump has been head and shoulders above all competitors for the top spot on the GOP ticket.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
At the same time, the introduction of immunity in the Elimination Challenges cranks up the competitive heat from the get-go.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Egon Durban, co-CEO of private equity firm Silver Lake, was his partner from the get-go.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
To avoid getting trapped in a flurry of stressful thoughts from the get-go, Sukenik recommends doing a mindfulness exercise first thing in the morning.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 25 Mar. 2024
The city’s involvement, however, was complicated from the get-go.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2024
Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The property was a challenge from the get-go, with the site subject to year-round winds and a geologic setback requirement limiting the building envelope.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Doing any kind of cardio for an extended period of time is going to feel tough from the get-go: After all, that’s why people train for races and don’t just show up to the start line and let ‘er rip.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 6 Apr. 2024
This year, the candidates for the two major parties in the U.S. have been fairly clear from the get-go, as President Joe Biden will be seeking reelection and former President Donald Trump has been head and shoulders above all competitors for the top spot on the GOP ticket.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
At the same time, the introduction of immunity in the Elimination Challenges cranks up the competitive heat from the get-go.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Egon Durban, co-CEO of private equity firm Silver Lake, was his partner from the get-go.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
To avoid getting trapped in a flurry of stressful thoughts from the get-go, Sukenik recommends doing a mindfulness exercise first thing in the morning.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 25 Mar. 2024
The city’s involvement, however, was complicated from the get-go.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2024
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“From the get-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20get-go. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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