target
Related to target: Target market
be shooting for the same target
Of two or more people, to be working toward the same aim or goal. Look, I know we disagree sometimes, but we're still shooting for the same target here—we both want Mom to get the best medical care possible.
See also: same, shoot, target
dead on target
1. Precisely aimed, as of a shot or throw. His shot was dead on target from nearly midfield, placed perfectly in the corner of the goal. That pitcher has been throwing dead on target all game, striking out nearly every batter.
2. Exactly correct or to the intended point. I think her speech was dead on target about what this country needs to prioritize for the future.
See also: dead, on, target
on target
As predicted, expected, or planned; totally accurate or precise. Her figures for the tax bill were right on target. The new doctor is a walking encyclopedia—she's always on target with her observations.
See also: on, target
on-target
Very accurate; precise. So far their forecasts have been on-target, so I suggest we heed their warning. I must say, Robert, your analysis is right on-target.
target (someone or something) as (something)
To intend or aim for someone or something to become something or serve some purpose. The party targeted her as a viable presidential candidate very early on. We're targeting May as the launch period for our next product.
See also: target
Target run
A shopping trip to the department store Target. A: "How does every Target run end up costing me at least $50?" B: "Because you say you're only getting milk and paper towels, and then you come home with 12 other things."
See also: run, target
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on target
on schedule; exactly as predicted. Your estimate of the cost was right on target. My prediction was not on target.
See also: on, target
target someone or something as something
to aim at someone or something as something; to choose someone or something as someone or something. The board targeted Alice as a potential candidate. We targeted the first of August as the starting date.
See also: target
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on target
Completely accurate, wholly valid, as in Our cost estimates were right on target, or His criticisms were on target. This seemingly old expression dates only from the mid-1900s, and the colloquial use of target for a goal one wishes to achieve dates from about 1940.
See also: on, target
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
be shooting for the same target
If two people are shooting for the same target, they are in agreement about what they are trying to achieve together. Two brains are better than one in this area, especially when they're shooting for the same target. Just so we can be sure we're both shooting at the same target, here's a summary of what will happen on Friday night.
See also: same, shoot, target
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
a ˌsitting ˈduck/ˈtarget
a person or thing that is very easy to attack or criticize: It’s always easy to criticize teachers; they’re just sitting ducks.See also: duck, sitting, target
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on-target
mod. timely; exact; incisive. Your criticism is exactly on-target.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
on target
Completely accurate, precise, or valid: observations that were right on target.
See also: on, target
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- be shooting for the same target
- fight about
- fight about (someone or something)
- aim to do
- aim
- aim at
- aim at (someone or something)
- aim for
- I beg to disagree
- take aim at somebody/something