Be on the mark

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To be correct or accurate.

The weather forecast was on the mark. It started raining exactly when they predicted.
Visual representation of "be on the mark" - To be correct or accurate

Often appears as...

  • his prediction was on the mark
  • her guess was on the mark
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Context Matters

Use 'on the mark' when complementing someone's accuracy in predictions or assumptions.

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Your analysis of the market trend was on the mark.
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Not Literal

'On the mark' often refers to non-physical accuracy, like ideas or statements, not hitting a physical target.

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Your interpretation of the poem was on the mark.
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Subjective Perception

Sometimes 'on the mark' reflects a personal opinion on how correct something feels, not just facts.

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I think your opinion on the issue is on the mark.
Visual representation of the word "Be on the mark"

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