off target
See also: off-target
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Prepositional phrase
[edit]- Inaccurate, or inaccurately predicted.
- The second quartile's figures were off target by 30%.
- With a lack of accuracy.
- Both shots landed off target.
- 2024 June 20, David Hytner, “Hjulmand rocket earns Denmark draw as England struggle after Kane opener”, in The Guardian[1]:
- 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.