Meanings
From sports races, where the mark in this case is the point from which the racers start.
slow to act or react
Example Sentences
1
He was slow off the mark in responding to the email.
2
The team was slow off the mark and lost the race.
3
The company was slow off the mark in adapting to new market trends.
4
She was slow off the mark in realizing the importance of the opportunity.
5
The player was slow off the mark and missed the chance to score a goal.