Be on the mark
phrase
To be correct or accurate.
The weather forecast was on the mark. It started raining exactly when they predicted.
Often appears as...
- his prediction was on the mark
- her guess was on the mark
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To be very close to the expected standard or quality.
His performance was on the mark. He is surely going to win the competition.
Often appears as...
- his performance was on the mark
- her sewing was on the mark
phrase
To be correct or accurate.
The weather forecast was on the mark. It started raining exactly when they predicted.
Often appears as...
- his prediction was on the mark
- her guess was on the mark
phrase
To be very close to the expected standard or quality.
His performance was on the mark. He is surely going to win the competition.
Often appears as...
- his performance was on the mark
- her sewing was on the mark
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'on the mark' when complementing someone's accuracy in predictions or assumptions.
Your analysis of the market trend was on the mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'On the mark' often refers to non-physical accuracy, like ideas or statements, not hitting a physical target.
Your interpretation of the poem was on the mark.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Perception
Sometimes 'on the mark' reflects a personal opinion on how correct something feels, not just facts.
I think your opinion on the issue is on the mark.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'on the mark' when complementing someone's accuracy in predictions or assumptions.
Your analysis of the market trend was on the mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'On the mark' often refers to non-physical accuracy, like ideas or statements, not hitting a physical target.
Your interpretation of the poem was on the mark.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Perception
Sometimes 'on the mark' reflects a personal opinion on how correct something feels, not just facts.
I think your opinion on the issue is on the mark.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'on the mark' when complementing someone's accuracy in predictions or assumptions.
Your analysis of the market trend was on the mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'On the mark' often refers to non-physical accuracy, like ideas or statements, not hitting a physical target.
Your interpretation of the poem was on the mark.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Perception
Sometimes 'on the mark' reflects a personal opinion on how correct something feels, not just facts.
I think your opinion on the issue is on the mark.
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