(right) out of the gate(s) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(right) out of the gate(s)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Caroline Tran

2020-10-13 04:10

Right Off the Bat , in the first place , at the outset , from the beginning

(right) out of the gate(s) spoken language informal adverb

Immediately, instantly

Peter first met Stacy, he fell in love right out of the gate.

When I enter the house, I change my slippers right out of the gate.

At or from the very starting position

Our company is aiming to be the first one out of the gate with applying this new technology to product new drugs.

The progress was a bit slow out of the starting gate to do this project, but now I am very confident with what I have been doing.

Thanks to all who supported me right out of the gate.

Right Out Of The Gate

Immediately, straightway

straight off the bat

Immediately.

in nothing flat

At once.

straight out of the chute

At once.

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This phrase is supposed to derive from horse racing, where starting gates is used to ensure a fair start.