Multiple choice

Directions: Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

He told me that my remarks were beside the mark in that matter.

  1. My remarks were relevant.

  2. My remarks were irrelevant.

  3. My remarks were true.

  4. My remarks were untrue.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'beside the mark' means that something is not relevant or is inaccurate regarding the subject at hand. In this sentence, it means the remarks were irrelevant.

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