How to Pronounce "off the mark"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
AWF thuh MARK
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
OF thuh MAHK
Definition
If something is 'off the mark,' it is incorrect, inaccurate, or not close to the expected result or truth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹk
British English
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF thuh MARK
UK
OF thuh MAHK
Listen in Context
Your answer was off the mark.
His guess was way off the mark.
The report is a little off the mark.
You’re not far off the mark with that idea.