Not far off/out/wrong In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "not far off/out/wrong", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-09-02 08:09

Meaning of Not far off/out/wrong

Not far off/out/wrong phrase

Nearly accurate or correct

He wasn't far wrong in predicting the results of the soccer match between England and Italy.

A: "Let me guess, you brought this for $50 right?" B: "You're not far off. It's only $45."

I guess your roommate stole your money. - You are not too far out. Her boyfriend was the perpetrator, and he confessed that she was his partner in crime.

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be as good as gone

Be very nearly or inevitably lost, departed or deceased

so near and yet so far.

One very nearly achieved or got something, but  in the end you just failed, or there is still some difficulty to do before that can happen.

to stand corrected
To admit or accept that something you have done or said was wrong
in (all) conscience

With no guilt

on the reezie

Used to express that something is very accurate or definitely true. 

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have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
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