Get off the mark

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verb

To start scoring points in a game.

After a few attempts, the basketball player was finally able to get off the mark.
Visual representation of "get off the mark" - To start scoring points in a game.

Often appears as...

  • player get off the mark
  • team get off the mark

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Colloquial

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Visual representation of "get off the mark"
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Sports Use

Commonly used in sports commentary to describe a player's first points or goal.

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With that stunning goal, the striker gets off the mark for the season.
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Momentum Building

Used when someone accomplishes an initial success, suggesting momentum might build from there.

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She was eager to get off the mark in the chess tournament.
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Experienced Challengers

Often used to highlight when experienced participants take longer than expected to start scoring.

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The champion boxer took three rounds to get off the mark.
Visual representation of the word "Get off the mark"

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