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Be on the mark

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Context MattersPlay
Use 'on the mark' when complementing someone's accuracy in predictions or assumptions. SlideYour analysis of the market trend was on the mark.
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Not LiteralPlay
'On the mark' often refers to non-physical accuracy, like ideas or statements, not hitting a physical target. SlideYour interpretation of the poem was on the mark.
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Subjective PerceptionPlay
Sometimes 'on the mark' reflects a personal opinion on how correct something feels, not just facts. SlideI think your opinion on the issue is on the mark.