flying start

• Départ très réussi ou début énergique et avantageux, souvent donnant une avance dès le commencement.

A very successful or energetic beginning to something, often giving an advantage from the very start.

1. Fast beginningB2informal

   A very fast or successful start to something, often giving an advantage.

   départ en trombe

   • The team got off to a flying start, scoring two goals in the first ten minutes.
   • Her new business had a flying start thanks to a large initial order.
   • He made a flying start in his new job, impressing everyone immediately.

2. Racing startC1formal

   In racing, a start where the competitor is already moving at speed when crossing the starting line.

   départ lancé

   • The runner had a flying start, gaining an early lead.
   • In a flying start, the car is already moving when the race begins.
   • The cyclist's flying start gave him a significant advantage.