hit the mark
Definition of hit the mark
: to be very accurate Her criticism really hit the mark.
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Word by Word Definitions
: to reach with or as if with a sudden blow
: to come in quick forceful contact with
: to strike (something, such as a ball) with an object (such as a bat, club, or racket) so as to impart or redirect motion
: an act or instance of striking or forcefully coming in contact with someone or something : an act or instance of hitting or being hit
: a stroke of luck
: a great success
: a boundary land
: a conspicuous object serving as a guide for travelers
: something (such as a line, notch, or fixed object) designed to record position
: to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of
: to plot the course of : chart
: to designate as if by a mark
: any of various old European units of weight used especially for gold and silver
: a unit equal to about eight ounces (248 grams)
: a unit of value:
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