How to Pronounce "get off the mark"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
GET awf thuh MARK
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
get OF thuh MAHK
Definition
To make a start, especially to begin achieving something after a period of not doing so. Commonly used in sports or when talking about first achievements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET awf thuh MARK
UK
get OF thuh MAHK
Listen in Context
We finally got off the mark with our first sale.
The player got off the mark by scoring a goal.
She was happy to get off the mark in her new job.
It took me a week, but I finally got off the mark with my first client.