off target

See also: off-target

English

Alternative forms

• off-target

Prepositional phrase

off target

1. Inaccurate, or inaccurately predicted.

   The second quartile's figures were off target by 30%.

2. 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.

Antonyms

• on target