Re: Common Phrases
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3. Starting line, I think, having also considered false start and start-stop, but staggered start could also work... (four guesses for the price of one )
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Re: Common Phrases
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Rough start, perhaps (I doubt that it has anything to do with dotty confused tarts... )
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Re: Common Phrases
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A few more thoughts: shaky beginning, slight start, stuttering/hesitant/jerky start, slow start, five point start/handicap, extended opening, long introduction, unimpressive start, ...in the beginning (long ago, and probably in a galaxy far, far away...) (This is the moment when Cheryl comes in with the right answer and makes it seem obvious!)
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Re: Common Phrases
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You are right Lex, I have been waiting for Cheryl's answer myself.(lol)
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Re: Common Phrases
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Possibly final couple of stabs: delayed start, first appointment. Starting blocks, perhaps...
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Re: Common Phrases
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or "starting line" (where race starts)
If "start" represents a sign: sign on the dotted line
Where are you Cheryl?!
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Re: Common Phrases
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Cheryl is relaxing Letting us flail for a solution Lex and others have pretty much covered the waterfront Starting off the right foot
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Re: Common Phrases
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First half Start up, start over...
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Re: Common Phrases
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Unfortunately, Cheryl is not relaxing. Daughter's baby shower and furnace went out with wind chills -30! Off the top of my head: start at the right point?
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Re: Common Phrases
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She swings..... she misses! Try again! Flo and Denis, keep trying!
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Re: Common Phrases
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Beginning to join up the dots
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Re: Common Phrases
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I think I'm going to have to pull the plug on this one. Even Cheryl can't get it! My answer is "initial start". I'll admit that I can no longer find that phrase anywhere, but it existed many years ago when I made this puzzle. Thanks to all who tried.
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Re: Common Phrases
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At least it kept some of us out of mischief for a while! The framework could also work well using a different word (such as Cheryl's suggestion of "reaction") As always, Sue's efforts in posting these is much appreciated.
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