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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.