The origin of the idiom "overshoot the mark" lies in archery, where the "mark" refers to the target. When an archer pulls back the bowstring and releases the arrow, there is a risk of exerting too much force, causing the arrow to fly past the intended target. The expression is mostly used metaphorically to signify going beyond or surpassing the intended goal or stopping point.

What is the origin of the idiom "overshoot the mark" and when to use it?

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to [overshoot] the mark

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