get off the mark
To score one's first points
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The team finally got off the mark with a late goal.”
“After struggling for three games, the striker finally got off the mark with a powerful header.”
“Despite the immense pressure of the championship final, the young athlete managed to get off the mark early, securing the lead for his team.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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black mark
Something that negatively affects someone's reputation.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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easy mark
Someone who is easily fooled or victimized.
Last updated August 10, 2026