from the word go

Etymology
Suggesting a footrace that is begun with the word "go".

Adverb

 * 1)  From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
 * I watched him closely from the word go because I did not trust him.

Translations

 * Finnish: alusta alkaen
 * German: vom ersten Moment an
 * Latvian: no paša sākuma