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Get off the mark

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Sports UsePlay
Commonly used in sports commentary to describe a player's first points or goal. SlideWith that stunning goal, the striker gets off the mark for the season.
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Used when someone accomplishes an initial success, suggesting momentum might build from there. SlideShe was eager to get off the mark in the chess tournament.
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Often used to highlight when experienced participants take longer than expected to start scoring. SlideThe champion boxer took three rounds to get off the mark.