start in

British  

verb

1. (adverb) to undertake (something or doing something); commence or begin

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start in Idioms  

1. Begin, as in He started in serving, without taking any practice. [Late 1800s] Also see start out.

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Example Sentences

That short led Steven Spielberg to cast Diesel in “Saving Private Ryan,” which led to everything else, so arguably, the road to the $7 billion “Fast” series really did start in the south of France.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Cannes’ late spring date gives movies playing there a head start in gaining the attention of awards voters and film critics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Palantir continues to have a stronghold in its government business, where its early start in the defense sector and deep relationships in Washington limit its vulnerabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Resident Juliet Chambers wanted to legally challenge Lambeth Council over its decision to use parts of the park for the events, due to start in May, saying it had misinterpreted the word "recreation".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Tali said: “We’ll just sleep here and make an early start in the morning. Let’s go.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo