Wide of the mark
adjective
Not accurate or correct.
His prediction about the election result was wide of the mark.
Often appears as...
- prove to be wide of the mark
- prediction was wide of the mark
adjective
Not relevant or pertinent.
Her criticism of the plan was wide of the mark.
Often appears as...
- criticism was wide of the mark
- comments were wide of the mark
adjective
Not accurate or correct.
His prediction about the election result was wide of the mark.
Often appears as...
- prove to be wide of the mark
- prediction was wide of the mark
adjective
Not relevant or pertinent.
Her criticism of the plan was wide of the mark.
Often appears as...
- criticism was wide of the mark
- comments were wide of the mark
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Guessing Context
Use 'wide of the mark' when referring to guesses or predictions that turned out wrong.
His guess about the number of sweets in the jar was wide of the mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Evaluating Accuracy
Use it to highlight the degree of inaccuracy in someone's statement or work.
The forecast was wide of the mark, with the storm missing us entirely.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
It's often used metaphorically to describe a deviation from an expected outcome.
His aim to become a chef was wide of the mark, as he turned to acting instead.
Pro Tip 1/3Guessing Context
Use 'wide of the mark' when referring to guesses or predictions that turned out wrong.
His guess about the number of sweets in the jar was wide of the mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Evaluating Accuracy
Use it to highlight the degree of inaccuracy in someone's statement or work.
The forecast was wide of the mark, with the storm missing us entirely.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
It's often used metaphorically to describe a deviation from an expected outcome.
His aim to become a chef was wide of the mark, as he turned to acting instead.
Pro Tip 1/3Guessing Context
Use 'wide of the mark' when referring to guesses or predictions that turned out wrong.
His guess about the number of sweets in the jar was wide of the mark.
Pro Tip 2/3Evaluating Accuracy
Use it to highlight the degree of inaccuracy in someone's statement or work.
The forecast was wide of the mark, with the storm missing us entirely.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
It's often used metaphorically to describe a deviation from an expected outcome.
His aim to become a chef was wide of the mark, as he turned to acting instead.
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