Idiom
quick off the mark
Meanings
Reacting or understanding very quickly; fast to respond.
Starting an activity faster than others and gaining an early advantage.
Definition
Reacting faster than other people in a situation.
If someone is quick off the mark, they respond or act very quickly, often before others do. It can describe fast thinking, fast decision-making, or a rapid start in an activity. The phrase often suggests an advantage gained by being alert and ready.
Examples
- She was quick off the mark and answered before anyone else.
- Our competitor was quick off the mark and launched the new feature first.
- He’s quick off the mark when it comes to spotting mistakes.
- The kids were quick off the mark and grabbed the best seats.
- I wasn’t quick off the mark, so I missed the chance to apply.
More idiom (adjective phrase)s
- cheap as chips Very cheap; costing very little money.
- chuffed to bits Very pleased and proud about something.
- easy as pie Used to say that something is very easy to do or understand.
- right as rain Completely well again, or in perfect condition.
- thick as two short planks Extremely stupid or slow to understand.