be close to the mark

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to be fairly accurate in a guess, statement, etc.

   - Pretty close to the mark? - Well, close, maybe.

In the movies · 1

• - Pretty close to the mark? - Well, close, maybe.How the West Was Won1962
• So, uh, a robe and sandals would be closer to the mark.The Holdovers2023
• And these periods he was taken down were pretty close to the mark.Blackfish2013
• So, "Don't be late. Come see me." Might be closer to the mark.The Pale Blue Eye2022

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