JAMB - English Language (1989 - No. 34)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Most of his observations were wide of the mark
Most of his observations were wide of the mark
comprehensible
irrelevant
pertinent
unacceptable
Explanation
The phrase "wide of the mark" is an idiom meaning inaccurate, off-target or irrelevant. When someone’s observations are “wide of the mark,” it means they miss the point or are not relevant to the issue being discussed.