hit the mark

idiom

: to be very accurate
Her criticism really hit the mark.

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Rather than disrupting or disappointing the very audience members their ads are targeting, companies can take some common-sense steps to ensure their in-game ads hit the mark and create positive exposure for their brands. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 As with any instructions, more detail means more likely to hit the mark. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Having a calm, confident, compelling presence helps any presenter hit the mark. Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025 Every one of Julie’s takes hit the mark, every note rang true. Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit the mark

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“Hit the mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20mark. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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