Get off the mark In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get off the mark", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-07-17 03:07

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Get off the mark phrase

'The mark' in this term refers to the line in front of which runners line up at the start of a race.

To win a point or a goal before your rival does in a sporting competition or game.

Despite getting off the mark, we must not become complacent about it until we win.

They showed their skills and power by getting off the mark after just a minute into the match.

To begin doing something.

We got off the mark quite late, but we still manage to finish the meeting on time.

Let's get off the mark with a video to lighten the atmosphere.

The verb "get" must be conjugated according to its tense.

The origin of this phrase is not clear.