Be close to/near the mark

verb phrase

To be almost correct or accurate in guessing, talking, or assessing.

Her statement was near the mark, it was indeed a breach of contract.
Visual representation of "be close to/near the mark" - To be almost correct or accurate in guessing, talking, or assessing

Often appears as...

  • his guess was near the mark
  • her point was close to the mark

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To be almost correct or accurate in guessing, talking, or assessing.

Her statement was near the mark, it was indeed a breach of contract.
Visual representation of "be close to/near the mark" - To be almost correct or accurate in guessing, talking, or assessing

Often appears as...

  • his guess was near the mark
  • her point was close to the mark

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "be close to/near the mark"
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Context Clues

Context helps you understand if it's about accuracy or appropriateness. Look for clues!

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Your prediction for the game's outcome was near the mark.
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Unofficial Tone

Usually used in casual or informal discussions, not formal documents.

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He's close to the mark with his assessment of the situation.
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Subjective Estimate

Implies a personal estimate or opinion, not a scientifically measured one.

Illustration for Subjective Estimate
Her estimate of the crowd's size was close to the mark.
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Context Clues

Context helps you understand if it's about accuracy or appropriateness. Look for clues!

Illustration for Context Clues
Your prediction for the game's outcome was near the mark.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unofficial Tone

Usually used in casual or informal discussions, not formal documents.

Illustration for Unofficial Tone
He's close to the mark with his assessment of the situation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subjective Estimate

Implies a personal estimate or opinion, not a scientifically measured one.

Illustration for Subjective Estimate
Her estimate of the crowd's size was close to the mark.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context Clues

Context helps you understand if it's about accuracy or appropriateness. Look for clues!

Illustration for Context Clues
Your prediction for the game's outcome was near the mark.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unofficial Tone

Usually used in casual or informal discussions, not formal documents.

Illustration for Unofficial Tone
He's close to the mark with his assessment of the situation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subjective Estimate

Implies a personal estimate or opinion, not a scientifically measured one.

Illustration for Subjective Estimate
Her estimate of the crowd's size was close to the mark.
Visual representation of the word "Be close to/near the mark"

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