off target
Definitions
- Inaccurate, or inaccurately predicted.
- With a lack of accuracy.
Equivalents
Françaisà côté de la plaque
Deutschauf dem falschen Dampfer
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Examples
“The second quartile's figures were off target⟳ by 30%.”
“Both shots landed off target⟳.”
“There was a last-ditch quality to England’s defending and when Pierre-Emile Højbjerg shaped a curler for the far corner in the 85th minute, England’s hearts were in their mouths. The shot was off target⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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