off the mark
Example Sentences
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In some cases, the fish attempted to rub off the mark within the first hour of seeing a mirror.
From Science Daily
The problem is that seasonal hiring patterns have been altered by the pandemic, and sometimes the adjustments are off the mark.
From MarketWatch
"That just shows how way off the mark AI is," said Sutton.
From BBC
A cautious Bethell took 15 balls to get off the mark and never looked confident.
From Barron's
Diallo dribbled furiously up the court before firing a three-pointer that was off the mark at the buzzer, averting disaster for the Bruins and causing Dent to playfully grab Clark around the shoulders while they ran off the court in glee.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
