on target

in porta, verso la porta

Detto di un tiro diretto nello specchio della porta, che può segnare se nessuno lo ferma.

In inglese semplice: In the direction of the goal, so a shot could score unless someone stops it.

• His shot was on target.
• The goalkeeper saved three shots on target.
• They had only one attempt on target in the match.

Sinonimi: toward the goal

Contrari: off target

Espressioni comuni: shot on target, be on target, attempt on target

azzeccato, esatto

Corretto o molto vicino a ciò che ci si aspettava o si era previsto.

In inglese semplice: Correct or very close to what was expected or predicted.

• Your estimate was on target.
• Her predictions proved to be right on target.
• The report's assessment of demand was on target.

Sinonimi: accurate, correct, spot on

Contrari: inaccurate, wrong

Espressioni comuni: right on target, on target estimates, be on target

a segno, con precisione

In modo da raggiungere esattamente il punto a cui si mirava.

In inglese semplice: So that something reaches the exact place it was aimed at.

• The arrow landed on target.
• All three darts hit right on target.
• She fired twice, and both shots were on target.

Sinonimi: accurately, with precision

Contrari: off target

Espressioni comuni: land on target, hit on target, right on target