off base

Example Sentences

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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

Perhaps Ms. Welch’s survey is accurate but her conclusions off base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

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

The BBC understands 32-year-old Maj Kevin McCool was on a motorcycle trip off base when he was attacked.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

I need Dr. Crowchild to confirm for me that he’s way off base.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam