quick off the mark en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From sports races, where the mark in this case is the point from which the racers start.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) fast to act or react
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quickest off the mark | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| quicker off the mark | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |