on target
The phrase "on target" is used to describe accuracy, precision, or alignment with a goal or expectation in various contexts, including planning and sports.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Achieving or progressing as planned or expected.
Example
- The project is on target to be completed by the deadline.
B2General
(common)Accurate or precise in aim or intention.
Example
- The weather forecast was on target for the weekend.
B2Sports
(sports)Directed accurately towards a goal or target.
Example
- The soccer player had several on-target shots during the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on target":
on pointoff targetdead onspot onon trackright onon the ballon the noseoff the markto the pointin tuneoff basein the crosshairson timetarget practiceaim atin one's sightsrunning targetwide of the marktake aimdead centerin focusbang onon sideon the spoton course