Off to the races
“off to the races
off to the races
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Departing for something. Your suitcases better be packed because, once the cab gets here, we'll be off to the races.
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In the midst of activity. Good news, sir—the architect is already off to the races on that project you approved this morning.
See also: off, race
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off to the races
Fig. an expression characterizing the activity or excitement that is just beginning; [we are] leaving for something interesting or exciting. The tour bus is out in front waiting and we've said goodbye to everyone. Looks like we're off to the races.”