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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

To be off to a banner start

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A banner is a long, narrow piece of paper or some other material that is suspended in the air, usually announcing a grand opening or some other festive occasion. It announces something that merits recognition. So, a "banner start" is one that is successful.

  • A banner is a long, narrow piece of paper or some other material that is suspended in the air, usually announcing a grand opening or some other festive occasion.
  • It announces something that merits recognition.
  • So, a "banner start" is one that is successful.
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A banner is a long, narrow piece of paper or some other material that is suspended in the air, usually announcing a grand opening or some other festive occasion. It announces something that merits recognition. So, a "banner start" is one that is successful.
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Hi,

I am not a native speaker, but show you the meaning in the mind.

In[to be off to a banner start],

"to be" (= caustive verb) = to get / become / begin / become / come >> to arrive at or to pass into a new state or position;

"off" = away from or no longer in a place or position;

"to" = unto / reaching as far as

"banner start" ----as Phi

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