hit the mark

idiom

: to be very accurate
Her criticism really hit the mark.

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The energetic redemption performance hit the mark for the judges this time around. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024 Imagine this: a client is frustrated because a deliverable didn’t hit the mark. Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The coming-of-age story boasted a noteworthy ensemble, including Zoe Saldaña, Taryn Manning and Kim Cattrall, with Shonda Rhimes debuting her first screenplay — but despite Spears’ affable charm translating well to the silver screen, the movie didn’t hit the mark with critics. James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024 However, Ann Selzer’s polls have generally hit the mark, while doubling as a useful regional forecast. Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hit the mark 

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“Hit the mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20mark. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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