off base

Example Sentences

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That is quite the takeaway, not to mention depressingly way off base from the point.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

However, he’s completely off base to advocate for the CFP national championship game to be hosted there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Perhaps Ms. Welch’s survey is accurate but her conclusions off base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Public perception of a double-standard for the wealthy and powerful may not be so off base.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2024

I realized, of course, that this might be because my theory about the old D&D module was completely lame and totally off base.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline