fly out of the blocks: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To leave starting blocks quickly, as in a sprinting race.
Examples
BetaThe sprinter flew out of the blocks the moment the starting gun fired.
El corredor salió disparado de los bloques en el momento en que se disparó la pistola de salida.
You could see the athlete fly out of the blocks with incredible speed during the race.
Se podía ver al atleta salir disparado de los bloques con una velocidad increíble durante la carrera.
As soon as the signal was given, the runners flew out of the blocks in a blur.
Tan pronto como se dio la señal, los corredores salieron disparados de los bloques en un destello.
The young sprinter will fly out of the blocks at tomorrow's competition, I'm sure of it.
El joven corredor saldrá disparado de los bloques en la competencia de mañana, estoy seguro.
- To begin an activity, competition, or task very quickly and energetically.
Examples
BetaOur team flew out of the blocks, scoring two goals in the first five minutes.
Nuestro equipo comenzó con mucha energía, anotando dos goles en los primeros cinco minutos.
If we fly out of the blocks in this project, we might finish ahead of schedule.
Si empezamos con fuerza en este proyecto, podríamos terminar antes de lo previsto.
She flew out of the blocks with her presentation, captivating everyone from the start.
Ella comenzó su presentación con mucha energía, cautivando a todos desde el principio.
Examples:
- EN: He knows that Liverpool will fly out of the blocks.HI: बोलता है कबूतर निकलेगा।
- EN: The Red Sox fly out of the blocksTE: శ్రీగిరి సొరొంగం అంతరాంతరాల్లోనుండి వెక్కి వెక్కి ఏడుస్తోంది
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