Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
off-the-mark
idiom
ˈɔf ðə mɑrk
Definition
Not accurate or relevant; failing to meet the intended standard.
Examples
- His comments during the meeting were completely off-the-mark and did not address the main issue.
- While her intentions were good, her suggestion was off-the-mark for what we needed.
Meaning
Used to describe something that is incorrect, misguided, or inappropriate in a particular context.
Synonyms
- inaccurate
- mistaken
- irrelevant
- off base
