- near (or close) to the mark
- near (or close) to the markalmost accurate.→ mark
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
near (or close) to the mark
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close to the mark — ► near (or close) to the mark almost accurate. Main Entry: ↑mark … English terms dictionary
close to the mark — close to/near/the mark phrase almost correct His guess was very close to the mark. Thesaurus: inexact and inaccuratesynonym Main entry: mark * * * cl … Useful english dictionary
(be) close to the mark — be close to/near the ˈmark idiom to be fairly accurate in a guess, statement, etc • Such guesses are thought to be close to the mark. • ‘The Times’ was nearer the mark when it said… Main entry: ↑markidiom … Useful english dictionary
near to the mark — near (or close) to the mark almost accurate to say he was their legal adviser would be nearer the mark … Useful english dictionary
near to the mark — ► near (or close) to the mark almost accurate. Main Entry: ↑mark … English terms dictionary
near the mark — close to/near/the mark phrase almost correct His guess was very close to the mark. Thesaurus: inexact and inaccuratesynonym Main entry: mark … Useful english dictionary
mark — Ⅰ. mark [1] ► NOUN 1) a small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings. 2) something that indicates position or acts as a pointer. 3) a line, figure, or symbol made to identify or record something. 4) a sign or indication … English terms dictionary
(be) close near the mark — be close to/near the ˈmark idiom to be fairly accurate in a guess, statement, etc • Such guesses are thought to be close to the mark. • ‘The Times’ was nearer the mark when it said… Main entry: ↑markidiom … Useful english dictionary
mark — mark1 noun 1》 a small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt. 2》 a line, figure, or symbol made as an indication or record of something. ↘a sign or indication of a quality or… … English new terms dictionary
mark */*/*/ — I UK [mɑː(r)k] / US [mɑrk] noun [countable] Word forms mark : singular mark plural marks 1) an area of an unpleasant substance such as dirt or oil on the surface of something that is different in colour from the rest There was a greasy mark on… … English dictionary
