Synonyms for «to miss the mark»

The phrase "to miss the mark" means to fail or fall short of achieving a goal or expectation. It suggests that something did not meet the desired result or outcome. Full definition

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«miss»

«mark»

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mistakes someone make
big misstep
to miss something
to hit something big
to mislead someone
failing marks
wrong goal
shot across goal
misguided way
to lose points
to go overlooked
mess something up
poor marks
to leave disappointed
elusive target
to go missing
to go amiss
to reach expectations
to exceed goals
to miss a pass
to misread
to lead to disappointment
to make errors
to get one's point
to stray
to exceed sales targets
hit the spot
to face failure
to slip ups
dead aim
to fall short
poor accuracy
to misspell words
to lose track
mistake along the way
to find fault with something
to flunk
to overlook these flaws
mistake made
to deviate
to botch
to mismatch
to meet the ball
to beat expectations
to skimp
to misinterpret something
to take aim
to misunderstand someone
to overdo things
nail something

Sentences with «to miss the mark»

It is critical for writers to be well - read, or they will find that their books completely miss the mark on any ideas they they are trying to express. (womensmemoirs.com)
Maybe you don't feel sexual attraction because your significant other is just missing the mark in the bedroom. (health.com)
A notable portion of parents miss the mark by months, or even years. (zerotothree.org)
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Synonyms for «to miss the mark»

«miss»

«mark»

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Sentences with «to miss the mark»

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