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

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

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

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2024

Blithe predictions that Santos will follow in the footsteps of Sean Spicer and Rudy Giuliani and appear on “Dancing with the Stars” and “The Masked Singer” are not off base.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2023

Maurice was busy when, just before four, I walked in with the news that the Pauling model was far off base.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson