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good start
[ɡʊd stɑːrt]
noun phrase
pl: good starts
bom começo
1.
A positive beginning to something; an initial success or favorable situation that sets the foundation for future progress
Getting an A on the first test was a good start to the semester.
Tirar um A na primeira prova foi um bom começo para o semestre.
2.
An encouraging initial step or action in pursuing a goal or project
Finishing the first chapter is a good start on writing your book.
Terminar o primeiro capítulo é um bom começo para escrever seu livro.
Synonyms
promising beginning
auspicious start
positive opening
head start
Antonyms
bad start
poor beginning
false start
setback
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
bom começo
Most common and standard usage
São Paulo
bom começo
Standard usage, sometimes 'boa largada' in sports context
Rio de Janeiro
bom começo
Standard usage
Portugal
bom início
Preferred over 'bom começo' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
off to a good start
get off on the right foot
hit the ground running
jumpstart
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