Are You Strong 'Out of the Gate'? — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: easy · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 3 min · 454 words

Topics: суспільство

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At the start of this program, we usually share the expression or idiom we are going to talk about. We do this right out of the gate so that listeners know what to expect.

Out of the gate means the very start of something -- like an audio program!

Some people are really good at starting things. Whether it is planning a fun family reunion or a serious work-related project, they are strong right out of the gate. Other people may be slow out of the gate. They take their time getting started, but they may be strong finishers.

So, out of the gate means the very of beginning of something. We can also say at the outset.

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Anna Matteo wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English.

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