How to Pronounce "quick off the mark"
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
KWIK awf thuh MARK
kwˈɪk/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
KWIK of the MAHK
Definition
Describes someone who reacts or responds very quickly to a situation, opportunity, or challenge. Often used to praise alertness and fast thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
British English
kwˈɪk/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIK awf thuh MARK
UK
KWIK of the MAHK
Listen in Context
She is always quick off the mark when new jobs are posted.
You need to be quick off the mark to get good concert tickets.
Our team was quick off the mark and scored first.
If you're quick off the mark, you can catch those last-minute sales online.