Missing the mark is an idiom that means to fail to achieve a desired result or goal. It can be used to describe a person who has failed to reach a certain standard or expectation. The crossword solutions for this term are ERRING, OFF, and WIDE. ERRING means to make mistakes or errors, OFF implies being away from the intended target, and WIDE suggests being far from the desired outcome. Together, these words paint a picture of someone who has failed to reach their goal due to making mistakes, being OFF-target, and being too far away from the desired result.