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Definition |
far from being reasonable |
Examples |
1) The issue the opposition is trying to blow up is
way off base from the original one.
2) His explanation for the scientific phenomenon was
way off base, as it completely
disregarded established principles. |
Etymology |
This term likely originates from baseball
terminology, where "base" refers to a player's position on the field. It
implies being very far from the expected position, and over time, it has
been extended to express being significantly out of touch in various
contexts. |
Synonyms |
completely wrong, totally mistaken,
far-fetched |
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