on the mark
on the mark
Exactly right; perfectly accurate. Mr. Lynch's analysis of the company is on the mark, if you ask me. I suggest we follow whatever advice he offers. Yes, those directions you gave me were on the mark, thank you!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the mark
Fig. right on the measurement point; showing just the right anount. It's exactly one quart, right on the mark.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on the mark
see under off the mark.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on the mark
If something someone says or writes is on the mark, it is correct or accurate. A lot of the things he says are right on the mark. Her observation about Maria was certainly on the mark.
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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
on the mark
correct or accurate.See also: mark, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- spot on the mark
- be spot on
- spot on
- hit the right note
- hit/strike the right/wrong note
- chord
- hit the right chord
- strike the right note
- strike the right chord
- fit (one) to a T