Wide Of The Mark (Adjective)
Meaning
Not on target; "the kick was wide"; "the arrow was wide of the mark"; "a claim that was wide of the truth".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The scientist's estimate was wide of the mark, leading to incorrect conclusions about the study's findings.
- Her attempt at guessing the total cost was wide of the mark, and they had to start the budgeting process again.
- The hunter took aim, but the arrow flew wide of the mark, missing its intended target.
- Their recollection of the events that night were wide of the mark, and additional witnesses had to be called to testify.
- His initial prediction of the project's timeline was wide of the mark, causing delays and setbacks.