From the Word Go 🚀
Definition: From the very beginning. The word “go” signals the start of a race, sending participants eagerly on their way.
Related and Similar Terms:
- From the get-go
- Right off the bat
- From the start
- From scratch
- At the outset
Synonyms:
- Instantly
- Immediately
- Initially
- At once
Antonyms:
- Belatedly
- Eventually
- Lately
- After the fact
Humor-filled Quotes:
“I knew I’d love pizza from the word go; it was a slice of love at first bite!”
Proverbs and Expressions:
- “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but everything began from the word go.”
- “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step — from the word go.”
References in Literature, Songs, Movies:
- Narrative of the Life of Davy Crockett by Davy Crockett: “I was plaguy well pleased with her from the word go.”
- Lose Yourself by Eminem: “You better lose yourself in the music, the moment, you own it, you better never let it go… Gotta capture it from the word go.”
- Back to the Future (1985): From start to finish, this movie is an exhilarating ride from the word go.
Inspirational Thought-provoking Farewell: “Remember, every adventure begins from the word go. Embrace each new start with fervor and zeal, and let the magic of beginnings propel you forward.” - Lexie Quipster
### Which phrase means 'from the very beginning'?
- [x] From the word go
- [ ] From the final countdown
- [ ] From the hidden corners
- [ ] From the sky's limit
> **Explanation:** "From the word go" means from the very start or beginning. The other options are charming but incorrect.
### Which of these is NOT a synonym for "from the word go"?
- [ ] Instantly
- [ ] Immediately
- [ ] Initially
- [x] Eventually
> **Explanation:** "Eventually" implies a future occurrence, not an immediate start. The correct synonyms are "Instantly," "Immediately," and "Initially."
### True or False: "From the get-go" originated before "from the word go."
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "From the get-go" originated in the 1960s, whereas "from the word go" has its origins in the nineteenth century.
