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good beginning
[/ɡʊd bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/]
noun phrase
pl: good beginnings
bom começo
1.
A positive or promising start to something
Getting all your materials ready is a good beginning for the project.
Preparar todos os materiais é um bom começo para o projeto.
2.
An auspicious or favorable initial stage
Their marriage had a good beginning with supportive families on both sides.
O casamento deles teve um bom começo com famílias solidárias dos dois lados.
NYC Slang
solid start
Synonyms
good start
promising start
auspicious beginning
positive start
Antonyms
bad beginning
poor start
inauspicious beginning
rough start
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
bom começo
most common usage
São Paulo
bom começo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
bom começo
standard usage
Portugal
bom princípio
alternative, slightly more formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
half the battle
get the ball rolling
start on the right foot
off to a good start
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