The beginning, the start of something, as it begins.
Dates back to the initial start of something. Past-tense
Ray Ray has the race won from the get-go when he smoked em' off the starting line.

Some white cracka' named Herbana been listening to too much TV talking bout git-go, he was way off from the get go
by el_theonlyBuster August 22, 2008
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it's when you fuck a girl behind a dumpster while your friend beats up her boyfriend
going to get the soda, chaser
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When facing adversity, some individuals rise up to meet the challenge. This antonym of a more well known phrase describes much the opposite—a person who cannot handle pressure and crumples (buckles) in the face of hardship, frequently leading to their own failure.
"I would say 'when the going get tough, the tough get going', but even though she studied for weeks, when Anna went in for the final test, she totally blew it."

"I'm not surprised, it's Anna after all. When the going gets tough, she buckles like a belt."
("When the going gets tough they buckle like a belt used" when in a sentence may include pronounces, or a name instead.)
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A phrase that is used as a euphemism for leaving one's family.
"What happened to your dad?"

"Oh he said he was going to get smokes. But that was 3 years ago..."
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The thing Dad's say when they make a break for it. The last thing I heard from my dad.
Dad: Be right back, honey! I'm going to get the milk!
Mom: Just go, Have fun with HANNAH!
Dad: Wow! Thanks, I will!
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Oftentimes, said in anger, a parent will use this phrase in a desperate attempt to get an unruly child to obey.
Parent: "What did I tell you about talking to me like that? You know darn well that when you talk to me in that tone of voice it really annoys me. You are really going to get it!"

Child: " You have been saying that to me for the last 13 years. What is it that I am really going to get, cuz I haven't gotten "it" yet! LOL
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