Meaning of the word "flying start" in English

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flying start

US /ˈflaɪɪŋ stɑːrt/
UK /ˈflaɪɪŋ stɑːt/
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Idiom

a very successful beginning to something

Example:
The new product got off to a flying start, selling thousands in its first week.
She got off to a flying start in her new job, impressing everyone with her skills.