idioms using “mark”

Off the mark

Wrong, inaccurate

“The banker was way off the mark when he said that real estate process would start to climb.”

Make one’s mark

To have a noticeable effect on something

“Though Yagi-san achieved a lot in every division she worked in at the company, she really made her mark in finance.”

Mark time

To do something temporarily until a more interesting offer appears

“Fujisawa-san marked time working in her mother’s clothing shop until she was offered a position as a buyer at a department store.”

Mark my words

Pay attention to what I say

“Mark my words; Ebata-san will be running this division within a year.”

Toe the mark

Meet expectations, follow the rules

Newly hired employees have to toe the mark or they lose their job.”