hits the mark
Achieves the goal
Hits the mark means to achieve exactly what was intended—to succeed, to be accurate, or to satisfy requirements perfectly.
The image is of an arrow or bullet striking its target.
Her criticism really hit the mark.
The new policy hits the mark on affordability.
The opposite is to miss the mark.
Exactly correct, no error
- exactPerfectly correct, no deviation
- spot-onPrecisely correct, informally
- bullseyeExact center target
- dead-onCompletely accurate
on-point · pinpoint · unerring · correct · true · right · sharp · flawless
Favorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- breakthroughSudden important advance
milestone · mission accomplished · nailed it · home run · slam dunk · winner · coup · masterstroke
Exact center target
- targetObject of pursuit
- aimPurpose or direction
- archerOne who shoots arrows
- sharpshooterExpert precision shooter
sniper · dartboard · crosshairs · arrow · shot · scope · steady hand · dead eye
Giving pleasure or satisfaction
- fulfillingProviding deep satisfaction
- resonatesEvokes strong feeling
- connectsCreates a link between
- clicksBrief sharp sounds
strikes a chord · just right · satisfying · pleasing · rewarding · effective · impactful · meaningful
precise
Exactly correct, no error
dead-on · on-point · pinpoint · unerring · correct · true · right · sharp · flawless · perfect
success
Favorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- victoryDefeating an opponent
breakthrough · milestone · mission accomplished · nailed it · home run · slam dunk · winner · coup · masterstroke · delivers
bullseye
Exact center target
sharpshooter · sniper · dartboard · crosshairs · arrow · shot · scope · steady hand · dead eye · direct hit
gratifying
Giving pleasure or satisfaction
- fulfillingProviding deep satisfaction
- resonatesEvokes strong feeling
- connectsCreates a link between
strikes a chord · clicks · just right · satisfying · pleasing · rewarding · effective · impactful · meaningful · powerful
hits the markmisses the mark
Fails to achieve aim
wide of the mark · off the mark · off target · misses · goes astray
hits the markfails
Does not succeed
flops · falls flat · bombs · misses the boat · fizzles
hits the markmisses the point
Fails to understand core
off base · beside the point · wide of the mark · off the mark · barking up the wrong tree
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