come, get, etc. out of the gate(s)
idiomPart ofgate
come, get, etc. out of the gate(s) — idiom
1. To start something well and achieve success immediately, especially in sports.
1.idiom
Definition
To start something well and achieve success immediately, especially in sports.
Example
The new runner came out of the gates fast and won the race.
Did the team get out of the gate strongly in their first game?