be fall wide of the mark イディオム
a black mark
a mark beside your name means you are bad If you cause an accident, you get a black mark beside your name.
a marked man
a person known for political beliefs or criminal acts When they discovered I had been a Nazi, I was a marked man.
an easy mark
one who can easily be persuaded, a soft touch Ask Charlie for a loan. He's an easy mark.
black mark
(See a black mark)
corner the market
become the main supplier, have a monopoly Japanese automakers are trying to corner the luxury car market.
flea market
a place where antiques or secondhand things are sold We went to a flea market last Saturday to try and buy some dishes.
in the market for
wanting or ready to buy something I am in the market for a new computer as my old one is too slow.
make your mark
be known for an invention or an achievement, set the world on fire If you want to make your mark, do it for humanity. Think of a cure for hate and war.
mark my words
listen carefully, pay attention A California team will win the Super Bowl. Mark my words.
mark time
be idle, waiting for something to happen He has been marking time for over a month now as he waits to hear about the new job.
