Get off the mark Meaning in English
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释义
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.
用法与细微差别
Most common in British and sports English, e.g., 'The team got off the mark with a goal.' Not used for general beginnings, but for the moment when someone achieves the first result. Often figurative beyond sports ('finally got off the mark at work').
例句
We finally got off the mark with our first sale.
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The player got off the mark by scoring a goal.
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She was happy to get off the mark in her new job.
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It took me a week, but I finally got off the mark with my first client.
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The company really struggled to get off the mark this year.
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He finally got off the mark in the tournament with a win yesterday.
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