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missed target
[/mɪst ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
noun
pl: missed targets
alvo perdido
1.
An intended objective or goal that was not achieved or reached
The sales team fell short due to several missed targets in Q3.
O time de vendas ficou aquém das expectativas devido a vários alvos perdidos no Q3.
2.
A shot or attempt that fails to hit the intended mark or destination
The archer's missed target cost them the competition.
O alvo perdido do arqueiro lhe custou a competição.
NYC Slang
whiff (sports context) or L (loss/failure)
Synonyms
failed objective
unmet goal
missed mark
unsuccessful attempt
Antonyms
achieved target
met goal
successful shot
hit mark
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
alvo perdido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
meta não atingida
More formal, business context
Portugal
alvo falhado
Common alternative phrasing
Related Idioms & Phrases
miss the mark
fall short of expectations
off the mark
wide of the target
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