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