Tee up

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Golf Origin

Remember 'tee up' comes from golf, using a tee to start a hole. Slide

Our CEO loves to tee up his speech with a golfing anecdote.

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First Step

'Tee up' can imply doing the first action in a series. Slide

She teed up her fundraiser with a personal story.

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Literal Use

Use 'tee up' literally when talking about starting golf play. Slide

He walked over to tee up while others gathered around.