Off beam
adjective
To be inaccurate or incorrect.
His calculations for the project were off beam and it led to some errors in the construction.
Often appears as...
- he's off beam
- that's off beam
adjective
To miss the intended target or direction.
His throw was off beam and missed the basket.
Often appears as...
- throw is off beam
- shot was off beam
adverb
To deviate from the expected or correct path or direction.
The plane was flying off beam due to a malfunction in the navigation system.
Often appears as...
- flying off beam
- going off beam
adjective
To be inaccurate or incorrect.
His calculations for the project were off beam and it led to some errors in the construction.
Often appears as...
- he's off beam
- that's off beam
adjective
To miss the intended target or direction.
His throw was off beam and missed the basket.
Often appears as...
- throw is off beam
- shot was off beam
adverb
To deviate from the expected or correct path or direction.
The plane was flying off beam due to a malfunction in the navigation system.
Often appears as...
- flying off beam
- going off beam
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Meaning
The phrase is often used metaphorically to indicate a deviation from truth or accuracy.
You're off beam if you think I was at the party; I was home all night.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a mistake or error. Use it to gently point out an incorrect assumption or understanding.
I feel his analysis is off beam in assessing the market trends.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Correction
Helpful for correcting a person during a discussion without being overly harsh.
I think you're a bit off beam on that issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Meaning
The phrase is often used metaphorically to indicate a deviation from truth or accuracy.
You're off beam if you think I was at the party; I was home all night.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a mistake or error. Use it to gently point out an incorrect assumption or understanding.
I feel his analysis is off beam in assessing the market trends.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Correction
Helpful for correcting a person during a discussion without being overly harsh.
I think you're a bit off beam on that issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Meaning
The phrase is often used metaphorically to indicate a deviation from truth or accuracy.
You're off beam if you think I was at the party; I was home all night.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a mistake or error. Use it to gently point out an incorrect assumption or understanding.
I feel his analysis is off beam in assessing the market trends.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Correction
Helpful for correcting a person during a discussion without being overly harsh.
I think you're a bit off beam on that issue.
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