Meaning of the word "be wide of the mark" in English
What does "be wide of the mark" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be wide of the mark
US /biː waɪd əv ðə mɑːrk/
UK /biː waɪd əv ðə mɑːk/
Idiom
to be incorrect or inaccurate in a statement, judgment, or prediction
Example:
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His predictions about the election results turned out to be wide of the mark.
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Your assessment of the situation is completely wide of the mark.
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