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miss the mark

Idiom Mistake

Meaning

to fail to achieve the intended result

Example Sentences

"His speech missed the mark and didn’t impress anyone."

Related Expressions

take a nosedive

to decline suddenly and dramatically

a brainwave

a sudden clever idea or solution

give credit where it's due

to acknowledge someone's contribution or effort

change your mind

to decide something different from before

be lost for words

to be so surprised that you cannot speak

drum up

to increase interest or support for something