be shooting for the same target
Of two or more people, to be working toward the same aim or goal. Look, I know we disagree sometimes, but we're still shooting for the same target here—we both want Mom to get the best medical care possible. I thought we were shooting for the same target, but now it seems like he's been trying to advance his own agenda this whole time! Can we all please just work together on this? Come on, guys, we're all shooting for the same target here.
dead on target
1. Precisely aimed, as of a shot or throw. His shot was dead on target from nearly midfield, placed perfectly in the corner of the goal. That pitcher has been throwing dead on target all game, striking out nearly every batter. A: "Look at that—dead on target! A bull's-eye!" B: "Wow, who knew Will was actually pretty good at darts?"
2. Exactly correct or to the intended point. I think her speech was dead on target about what this country needs to prioritize for the future. I won the contest because my guess was dead on target. I had to do that disgruntled employee's exit interview, and, I have to say, her assessment of the company—and its dysfunction—was dead on target.
hit two targets with one arrow
To complete, achieve, or take care of two tasks at the same time or with a singular series of actions; to solve two problems with one action or solution. I might as well hit two targets with one arrow and drop off my tax forms while I'm at the mall for the computer part I need. Bike-to-work schemes are a great way of hitting two targets with one arrow—getting more exercise while cutting down on the cost of your daily commute. Hey, if Anna moved in with you, you'd hit two targets with one arrow—you'd spend less on rent, and you wouldn't be alone all the time.
moving target
Alludes to a physical target, as for a gun, that continually moves or changes position.
1. Someone who continually moves or changes position, as to evade someone or something else. The spy ducked and weaved, doing everything he could to be a moving target for the assassin chasing him.
2. An object of criticism or verbal attack that changes in a ways so as to make such attacks difficult. The company has long been a moving target for investigators, constantly changing its financial methods in order to obfuscate any wrongdoing. The senator tried to nail down his opponent in the debate, but the latter remained a moving target on the controversial issue.
3. A desired goal, end, or object that remains in a state of constant or frequent change and thus is difficult to obtain or achieve. But reliable data on the issue continues to be a moving target, due to the hugely varied—and often inaccurate—means by which it is collected. I know that success in this industry can feel like a moving target—just when you start seeing results, the nature of the job changes again.
on target
As predicted, expected, or planned; totally accurate or precise. Her figures for the tax bill were right on target. The new doctor is a walking encyclopedia—she's always on target with her observations.
on-target
Very accurate; precise. So far their forecasts have been on-target, so I suggest we heed their warning. I must say, Robert, your analysis is right on-target.
running target
1. A target that is moved as one attempts to hit it with bullets from a firearm. My accuracy is not the greatest, so I'm definitely not ready to work with running targets.
2. Something that frequently changes, making it difficult to achieve, define, understand, etc. Sometimes, work in the medical field it's so fast-paced that it feels like you're trying to hit a running target.
target (someone or something) as (something)
To intend or aim for someone or something to become something or serve some purpose. The party targeted her as a viable presidential candidate very early on. We're targeting May as the launch period for our next product.
Target run
A shopping trip to the department store Target. A: "How does every Target run end up costing me at least $50?" B: "Because you say you're only getting milk and paper towels, and then you come home with 12 other things."
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