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  • 21wide off the mark — far away from the target …

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  • 22wide of the mark — idi far from the target or objective …

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  • 23The Mark Riley Show — is a weekday radio show on the Air America Radio network hosted by long time talk radio host Mark Riley. Originally it was part of a larger Air America Mornings program, but as of September 18, 2006 the show was billed on its own. The show… …

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  • 24The Mark of Cain (band) — This page is about the band from Australia; see Mark of Cain for other uses. Infobox musical artist Name = The Mark of Cain Img capt = The Mark of Cain Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Adelaide, South Australia… …

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  • 25off the mark — adverb (or adjective) : away from the main point or focal center * * * off the mark 1. Off target 2. Well away from the start in a race • • • Main Entry: ↑mark * * * off (or wide of) the mark incorrect or inaccurate his solutions are completely… …

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  • 26off the mark — Ⅰ. ► off (or wide of) the mark incorrect or inaccurate. Main Entry: ↑mark Ⅱ. ► wide of the mark 1) a long way from an intended target. 2) inaccurate. Main Entry: ↑ …

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  • 27wide — ► ADJECTIVE (wider, widest) 1) of great or more than average width. 2) (after a measurement and in questions) from side to side. 3) open to the full extent. 4) including a great variety of people or things. 5) spread among a large number or over… …

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  • 28mark — Ⅰ. mark [1] ► NOUN 1) a small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings. 2) something that indicates position or acts as a pointer. 3) a line, figure, or symbol made to identify or record something. 4) a sign or indication …

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  • 29mark — mark1 [märk] n. [ME < OE mearc, orig., boundary, hence boundary sign, hence sign, akin to Ger mark, boundary, boundary mark, marke, a token, mark < Gmc * marka < IE base * mereĝ , edge, boundary > L margo, MARGIN, OIr mruig,… …

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  • 30quick off the mark — ALERT, quick, quick witted, bright, clever, perceptive, sharp, sharp witted, observant, wide awake, on one s toes; informal on the ball, quick on the uptake. → mark * * * quick off the mark Prompt to act • • • Main Entry: ↑quick * * * quick off… …

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