Introduction
In the vast races and marathons of language, the phrase “from the word go” is the equivalent of a starting pistol. Inspired by adventures as epic as those of Davy Crockett in the 19th century and evolving into its modern form ‘from the get-go’, this expression has traversed centuries—and is this close to becoming a well-worn slipper.
🚦 The Hard Start: ‘From the Word Go’
Imagine the crackling energy at the beginning of a race. That’s what “from the word go” brings to the conversation. Here’s a little history:
Definition: Right from the beginning or starting point.
Synonyms: From the outset, from the start, right off the bat, from the first.
Antonyms: Down the line, later, subsequently, eventually.
Usage: “We knew the project was a challenge from the word go.”
Humor-filled quotes:
- “I knew I’d regret this decision from the word go, yet here I am with a cat dressed as a pirate.”
- “From the word go, I shouldn’t have trusted that skateboard-riding squirrel.”
Proverbs & Expressions:
- “Every journey starts with a single step.”
- “Beginning is half the battle.”
Literature, books, songs, poetry, and movies:
- Books: “Narrative of the Life of Davy Crockett” by Davy Crockett
- Movies: “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” – starts with a transformative journey.
- Songs: “Begin Again” by Taylor Swift - fitting for anything starting fresh.
- Poetry: “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost - how beginnings determine paths.
🌟 Modern Day Equivalent: ‘From the Get-Go’
A cooler, more urban sibling to “from the word go”, ‘from the get-go’ bolstered its street cred in the 1960s.
Definition: Right from the start or very beginning.
Synonyms: From the outset, from the start.
Antonyms: At the end, subsequently, belatedly.
Usage: “She was against the idea from the get-go.”
Humor-filled quotes:
- “From the get-go, I realized I had mismatched shoes on. It’s going to be an interesting day.”
- “He was lost from the get-go, yet stubbornly refused to acknowledge the map.”
Proverbs & Expressions:
- “Start as you mean to go on.”
- “First impressions are the most lasting.”
Literature, books, songs, poetry, and movies:
- Books: “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac - starting adventurous journeys.
- Movies: “The Pursuit of Happyness” – embracing the struggles from the beginning.
- Songs: “Get Going” by Matt and Kim - an upbeat start.
- Poetry: “Ode to a Nightingale” by John Keats – meditates on beginnings and ends.
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🏁 Farewell and Final Thoughts
From the word go, language dazzles us with its colors, twists, and nostalgias. May you stride into the world, fluent in cliché cascades and idiomatic intricacies!
With lingo and jest, Ima Phrazeaficionado
