out of the gate

1.
Generalinformalneutral
- At the very beginning of an activity, process, or event; immediately after the start.
2.
Generalneutralliteral
- Having exited through a gate or entrance; outside a gate or threshold.
3.
Generalinformalspecialized
- In racing or animal-handling contexts, to start with rapid force or speed from the starting gate; to surge away quickly at the outset.

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