idioms using “mark”

On the mark

To be correct or accurate

“Yasuda-san’s assessment of the fire damage was right on the mark.”

Hit the mark

To be successful, to hit the target

“The studio’s new Christmas film hit the mark with the 12-18 age group.”

Make one’s mark

To do something that makes one noticed or famous

“The new president made his mark in sales before entering management.”

A black mark

A demerit or negative comment

“Being late to the office earns you a black mark with the new supervisor.”

Mark down

To discount

“Most of the retailer’s merchandise will be marked down for the January sale.”