| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| start out |
start, begin, leave on a journey
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Fill the tank with gas and check the oil before you start out.
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| start over |
begin again, go to square one
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If I make a mistake, I start over. I go right back to the beginning.
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| start up |
start, begin, organize, begin a business
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Before you start up a business you should write a business plan.
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| start with a bang |
start well, start fast, off to a good start
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The party will start with a bang if Elton arrives by hot-air balloon.
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| state of mind |
mood, mental attitude, frame of mind
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My state of mind improves when I read a book by Northrop Frye.
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| state of the art |
most advanced, cutting edge
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Many state-of-the-art devices use the LASER beam.
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| state secret |
(See it's not a state secret)
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| stay abreast |
be aware of developments, stay current, keep pace
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Can you stay abreast of changes in computer technology?
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| stay alive |
win enough to continue, continue in a series
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To stay alive, the Leafs must win the next two games.
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| stay awake |
not sleep, be alert
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I can't stay awake any longer. I can't keep my eyes open.
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