out of the starting gate
US /aʊt əv ðə ˈstɑrtɪŋ ɡeɪt/
・UK /aut əv ðə ˈstɑ:tɪŋ ɡeɪt/
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idm.At the very beginning of an event, especially a race or process.
He was nervous out of the starting gate but soon gained confidence.
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SpongeBob Stepping Outside for 45 Minutes Straight! ⛺ | @SpongeBobOfficial
- And there goes number seven out of the starting gate.
And there goes number seven out of the starting gate.
- And there goes number seven out of the starting gate.
And there goes number seven out of the starting gate.
PBS News Hour full show, August 17, 2026
- So it's like a it's like a sprinter tripping out of the starting gate.
So it's like a it's like a sprinter tripping out of the starting gate.