How to Pronounce "out of the gate"
expression
OWT-uhv-thuh GAYT
OWT-ov-THUH GAYT
Definition
Used to describe something happening immediately at the beginning of an event, process, or period; from the very start.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪt
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-thuh GAYT
UK
OWT-ov-THUH GAYT
Listen in Context
The team scored two goals out of the gate.
She understood the instructions out of the gate.
He made a mistake out of the gate.
They realized out of the gate that this project would be tough.