1. Stewart got off the mark with a four.

2. We had better get off the mark early tomorrow if we're to catch the firstferry.

3. And soon Amauri will get off the mark, too. And Del Piero is coming back.

4. Down in the dungeon of the first division, Rosslyn Park and Nottingham are still to get off the mark.

5. Having failed to put away a handful of chances on his previous two appearances against Birmingham and Burnley, Owen was relieved to finally get off the mark.