off base

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What we are measuring, why we are measuring it, and where we might be off base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The result is that nothing jarring is pulling the viewer out of the story because something as basic as posture or a gesture is so far off base it’s not believable.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2024

A spokesperson for Newsom rejected the idea that the governor’s statements were off base.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023

I need Dr. Crowchild to confirm for me that he’s way off base.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam