hit the mark

Example Sentences

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If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way McGinn did in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That’s a change from last year, when OpenAI launched several standalone products that didn’t always hit the mark.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Lululemon also struggled to hit the mark on its product assortment, failing to innovate quickly enough or have the right sizes and colors in stock.

From Barron's • Dec. 13, 2025

While the network has tried to sate its audience, no “Ultimate Girls Trip” or “Simple Life”-esque spinoff has quite hit the mark like “RHONY” classic could.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

I am sure it never occurred to them that I might want a job, too—all my tales of Californian richesse had hit the mark harder than I’d thought.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt