Meaning of the word "wide of the mark" in English

What does "wide of the mark" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wide of the mark

US /waɪd əv ðə mɑrk/
UK /waɪd əv ðə mɑːk/

Idiom

incorrect or inaccurate; not achieving the intended aim or result

Example:
His prediction about the election results was completely wide of the mark.
Your comments on the project were a bit wide of the mark, as they didn't address the main issues.