a slow start

idiom

: lack of success at first

Despite a slow start at the box office, the movie's popularity has increased steadily.

The team got off to a slow start this season but is playing well now.

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With Travis Kelce off to a slow start, the Chiefs will need to have a next-man-up mentality to try to come back against the Chargers. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024 Even with a slow start and a stint on the injured list in 2024, Snell posted a 3.12 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 145 strikeouts in 104 innings for San Francisco. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Wilson’s second-half explosion was a big factor in the Jets ending their five-game losing streak after a slow start from both teams at MetLife Stadium. —

Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024 The Lions got off to a slow start, but that came to an end in the second quarter when the Lions scored three touchdowns in succession. —

Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a slow start