to overshoot the mark

Definición y significado de "overshoot the mark"en inglés

to overshoot the mark
01

to make a mistake, particularly in judging the amount of something

to [overshoot] the mark definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
example
Ejemplos
I overshot the mark and added too much salt to the recipe.
02

to go further past the place where one intended to be

IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Ejemplos
The comedian's joke was meant to be lighthearted, but he overshoot the mark and crossed into offensive territory.
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