a very fast start to a race, competition, etc. （赛跑、竞赛等的）快速起动
Idioms
get off to a flying start | get off to a flyer
to make a very good start; to begin something well 有很好的开端；有良好的起步；开门红 She’s got off to a flying start in her new career. 她在新的事业中有了一个良好的开端。