Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-far-wrong
Phrase
nɒt fɑː wɒŋ
Definition
This phrase indicates that something is almost correct, but not entirely so.
Examples
- His prediction about the weather was not far wrong; it rained just as he thought.
- The teacher’s assessment of the student’s abilities was not far wrong, as the student performed well on the test.
Meaning
To be ‘not far wrong’ means that a person’s estimation, guess, or understanding is close to the truth, even if it is slightly off.
Synonyms
- close
- nearly correct
- almost accurate
