get-go

American  

[get-goh] / ˈgɛtˌgoʊ /

noun

Informal.

1. the very beginning.

   They've had trouble from the get-go.

2. pep; energy; get-up-and-go.

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get-go British  

noun

1. informal from the beginning

   I've been your friend from the get-go

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Etymology

Origin of get-go

First recorded in 1965–70,

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

get-go

"But in this case, it was palpable from the very get-go."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The scientific standards bill was supported by many Eaton fire survivors from the get-go.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

The executive said from the get-go that he aimed to turn the business into the Pentagon’s “sixth prime” contractor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Even from the get-go being able to get ready with my brother for our big day, seeing ourselves together, I felt proud.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

I could all too easily picture the smug expressions of condolence I’d receive from those who’d been certain of my failure from the get-go.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer