promising beginning
noun phraseUK /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
US /ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
A promising beginning is a good start that makes you think good things will happen.
The new club got off to a promising beginning when lots of kids showed up on the first day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first part of a story or project that seems likely to succeed.
The book had a promising beginning, but the ending felt rushed.
3. A sign at the start that something good may come later.
Her first day at the job was a promising beginning to a long career.
4. An early stage that looks better than expected.
The team's promising beginning surprised the coaches.