From the word go Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɹəm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝd/ /ˈɡoʊ
FRUHM thuh WURD GOH
fɹˈɒm/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːd/ /ɡˈəʊ
fr-OM thuh WURD GOH
Definition
This expression means 'from the very beginning' or 'starting at the very first moment.'
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to emphasize something has been true right from the start. Common in spoken English. Sometimes used for dramatic effect or to show something never changed.
Spanish: desde el principio - desde el primer momentoPortuguese (BR): desde o começo - desde o inícioPortuguese (PT): desde o início - logo desde o começoChinese (Simplified): 一开始 - 从一开始Chinese (Traditional): 一開始 - 從一開始Hindi: शुरू से हीArabic: منذ البداية - منذ اللحظة الأولىBengali: শুরু থেকেই - একেবারে শুরু থেকেRussian: с самого начала - изначальноJapanese: 最初から - 初めからVietnamese: ngay từ đầuKorean: 처음부터Turkish: en başından beri - ilk andan itibarenUrdu: شروع سے ہیIndonesian: sejak awal - dari awal
Example Sentences
He has been loyal from the word go.
basic
She was excited from the word go.
basic
The plan was clear from the word go.
basic
We knew from the word go that this would be difficult.
natural
They’ve been arguing from the word go.
natural
Honestly, I didn’t like him from the word go.
natural