wide of the mark Meaning If something is wide of the mark, | English Language

wide of the mark



Meaning
If something is wide of the mark, it isn't true or accurate, or it misses the target.


For example

The manager expected sales to double this year, but his prediction was wide of the mark. They only increased by ten per cent.

Ronaldo's first shot was wide of the mark, but his second one went right into the back of the net for a goal.
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