Hit/miss the mark
verb phrase
To succeed in doing what is needed or achieve the intended result.
The new product really hit the mark because it filled a gap in the market.
Often appears as...
- hit the mark perfectly
- barely hit the mark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To not succeed in doing what is needed or fail to achieve the intended result.
Their attempt to gain public support for the new policy missed the mark.
Often appears as...
- completely miss the mark
- totally miss the mark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To be inaccurate or off the point in speech or writing.
Your assessment of the situation misses the mark, I believe the issue is much deeper.
Often appears as...
- miss the mark completely
- totally miss the mark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To succeed in doing what is needed or achieve the intended result.
The new product really hit the mark because it filled a gap in the market.
Often appears as...
- hit the mark perfectly
- barely hit the mark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To not succeed in doing what is needed or fail to achieve the intended result.
Their attempt to gain public support for the new policy missed the mark.
Often appears as...
- completely miss the mark
- totally miss the mark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To be inaccurate or off the point in speech or writing.
Your assessment of the situation misses the mark, I believe the issue is much deeper.
Often appears as...
- miss the mark completely
- totally miss the mark
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Success Indication
Used when an action or decision effectively achieves its intended purpose or expectation.
Her presentation hit the mark, impressing the clients.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Feedback
Often used to give positive reinforcement or as a compliment when someone does something well.
Your answer hit the mark, well done!
Pro Tip 3/3Objective Achievement
Refers to meeting a specific target that has been set, be it in business, sports, or education.
Our sales team hit the mark this quarter.
Pro Tip 1/3Success Indication
Used when an action or decision effectively achieves its intended purpose or expectation.
Her presentation hit the mark, impressing the clients.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Feedback
Often used to give positive reinforcement or as a compliment when someone does something well.
Your answer hit the mark, well done!
Pro Tip 3/3Objective Achievement
Refers to meeting a specific target that has been set, be it in business, sports, or education.
Our sales team hit the mark this quarter.
Pro Tip 1/3Success Indication
Used when an action or decision effectively achieves its intended purpose or expectation.
Her presentation hit the mark, impressing the clients.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Feedback
Often used to give positive reinforcement or as a compliment when someone does something well.
Your answer hit the mark, well done!
Pro Tip 3/3Objective Achievement
Refers to meeting a specific target that has been set, be it in business, sports, or education.
Our sales team hit the mark this quarter.
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