from zero
idiom
: from a point at which nothing has been done yet
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By doubling down on Assad, the Kremlin leader went from zero to hero, at least in the geopolitical war of perceptions.
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Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The situation with Sandy and Nick seemed to go from zero to 100 very quickly.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Indeed, the efficiency is on par with some manual transmissions, while offering the ability to smoothly adjust gear ratios from zero all the way up to overdrive, whether the wheels and/or crank are turning or not.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
No performance numbers are given but that mill was capable of pushing the 308 GTB from zero to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds and to a top speed of 150 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The situation with Sandy and Nick seemed to go from zero to 100 very quickly.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Indeed, the efficiency is on par with some manual transmissions, while offering the ability to smoothly adjust gear ratios from zero all the way up to overdrive, whether the wheels and/or crank are turning or not.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
No performance numbers are given but that mill was capable of pushing the 308 GTB from zero to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds and to a top speed of 150 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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“From zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20zero. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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