Commonly used in sports commentary to describe a player's first points or goal. 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. 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. The champion boxer took three rounds to get off the mark.