off the mark

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off the mark

Definition: Not accurate; incorrect or mistaken.

Part of Speech: Phrase

Senses:

adjective: Describing something that is not precise or accurate.
adverb: Indicating that an action or statement is not correct or accurate.

Usage:

The weather forecast was off the mark, as it predicted rain but the day turned out to be sunny.
The teacher's explanation was off the mark, confusing the students even further.
His aim was off the mark, causing him to miss the target.
She realized her assumption was off the mark when she discovered the truth.
He answered the question off the mark, resulting in a lower grade.

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