Wide of the mark meaning
What does the saying 'Wide of the mark' mean?
Idiom: Wide of the mark
Meaning:
If something is wide of the mark, it is inaccurate or incorrect.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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