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Examples:where there's a start, there's a finish (idiom); finish once one starts sth—one thing starts where the other leaves off—write in fits and starts—starts well but ends in separation (of marital relations)—do sth by fits and starts—once it starts, everything goes well—start on sth new and different (idiom); to display originality—start on virtue but give up (idiom); to fail to carry things through—start talking to end an awkward silence or embarrassing situation—lit. dragon's head, snake's tail (idiom); fig. a strong start but weak finish—cecum (start of the colon, linking it small intestine)—start sth new or original (idiom); to break a new path—It is said that ... (at the start of a narrative)—lit. tiger's head, snake's tail (idiom); fig. a strong start but weak finish—lit. start off leniently (idiom); please do not be too strict with me—Joseph Joffre (1852-1931), leading French general at the start of World War One—repent and start afresh (idiom); to turn over a new leaf—a single spark can start a huge blaze (idiom); an insignificant cause can have a massive effect—Deng Tuo (1912-1966), sociologist and journalist, died under persecution at the start of the Cultural Revolution—lit. win a victory on raising the flag (idiom); fig. to start on sth and have immediate success—if two tigers fight, one must get injured (idiom); if you start a war, someone is bound get hurt—lit. on the beat, together now (idiom); Start dancing!—reform and start afresh (idiom); to turn over a new leaf—it's better hurry at the start than to rush later [idiom.]—start reading furiously, contrary to previous habit [idiom.]— |