get-go

American

[get-goh] / ˈgɛtˌgoʊ /

noun

Informal.

the very beginning.

They've had trouble from the get-go.
pep; energy; get-up-and-go.

get-go British

noun

informal from the beginning

I've been your friend from the get-go

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Etymology

Origin of get-go

First recorded in 1965–70,

Example Sentences

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“We can come in Monday morning and actually see the trends and start understanding them right from the get-go rather than trying to figure them out,” Jedda said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was unpopular from the get-go and soon embroiled in corruption allegations including accusations that she received Rolex watches and jewelry as bribes.

From Barron's

Now many are coming to him committed to the idea from the get-go.

From Los Angeles Times

On the other hand, TPUSA’s night was doomed from the get-go.

From Salon

Still, he found the interest being added on to what he owed "overwhelming", and began making voluntary repayments from the get-go.

From BBC

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