off target

adj, adv, prep_phrase — 4 senses

off-target

adjalso spelled off-target

1

Away from a target

The opening exchanges were rich in quality and a wonderful passage of build-up play from Spurs ended with Crouch meeting Hutton's right-wing cross but his effort was narrowly off-target.2011 January 15, Phil McNulty, “Tottenham 0 - 0 Man Utd”, in BBC:

off-target

adv

1

Away from a target.

off target

prep_phrase

1

Inaccurate, or inaccurately predicted.

The second quartile's figures were off target by 30%.

2

With a lack of accuracy.

Both shots landed off target.
There was a last-ditch quality to England’s defending and when Pierre-Emile Højbjerg shaped a curler for the far corner in the 85th minute, England’s hearts were in their mouths. The shot was off target.2024 June 20, David Hytner, “Hjulmand rocket earns Denmark draw as England struggle after Kane opener”, in The Guardian:

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