miss its/the mark
idiom
: to fail or be wrong
Their estimates completely missed the mark.
The ad campaign was supposed to appeal to young people but it missed the mark.
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Plus, the numbers on a drive’s box are usually ballpark figures and rarely miss the mark in any significant way, at least in my estimation.
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Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
ChatGPT's recommendations occasionally miss the mark, suggesting outdated venues or offering incomplete information.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Leaders who rely solely on authority or winning every conversation often miss the mark, as true leadership requires a balance of emotional intelligence, meaningful deliberation and mindful engagement.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
But in reality, open-door policies sometimes miss the mark, creating a gap between leadership and employees.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
ChatGPT's recommendations occasionally miss the mark, suggesting outdated venues or offering incomplete information.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Leaders who rely solely on authority or winning every conversation often miss the mark, as true leadership requires a balance of emotional intelligence, meaningful deliberation and mindful engagement.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
But in reality, open-door policies sometimes miss the mark, creating a gap between leadership and employees.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Miss its/the mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miss%20its%2Fthe%20mark. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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