near the mark

Close to or approximating a desired target or outcome; almost correct, accurate, or acceptable. Some of you were very near the mark on this last test, but no one got a perfect score. His design is near the mark, but I think we can do better.

near (or close to) the mark

almost correct or accurate.

The mark in this and the two following idioms is a target or goal.

See also: mark, near

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017

See also:

close to the mark
be close to the mark
be close to/near the mark
along the right lines
be riding on (something)
under control
be kicking at an open door
be pushing at an open door
steppingstone
(one's) cake is dough

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