quick off the mark in English

Audio: En-au-quick off the mark.ogg

Forms: quicker off the mark [comparative], quickest off the mark [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From sports races, where the mark in this case is the point from which the racers start. Head templates: {{en-adj|quicker off the mark|sup=quickest off the mark}} quick off the mark (comparative quicker off the mark, superlative quickest off the mark)

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        "comparative"
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"quick off the mark" meaning in English

Adjective