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25th November 2024

From the word go

We use this expression to say something was true from the very beginning.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
This car is useless! It just won't go.
I knew it was going to be trouble from the word go. I didn't trust the salesman at all.
Example 2
You don't like Harry much, do you?
To be honest, no. I had a bad feeling about him from the word go. I don't know why ?

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