from the word go
Definitions
From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
idiomatic, not-comparable
Examples
“I watched him closely from the word go because I did not trust⟳ him.”
“"I promise⟳ to take⟳ care of myself. Yes; I won't take⟳ any risks. Not a single blessed risk⟳. Of course not. I mean⟳ to hang⟳ out. Don't worry⟳. Jove! I feel⟳ as though nothing could touch⟳ me. Why! this is luck from the word Go."”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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