off the mark
Example Sentences
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Consensus expectations in late 2007 of 16% were way off the mark.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Even several of his completed passes were slightly off the mark, forcing teammates to reach for the ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
In some cases, the fish attempted to rub off the mark within the first hour of seeing a mirror.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
The problem is that seasonal hiring patterns have been altered by the pandemic, and sometimes the adjustments are off the mark.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026
But you would be far off the mark, because that woman would not really have anything in common with her.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
