Bull’s eye

Meaning

The idiom "bull’s eye" refers to a perfect or accurate shot, hit, or target. It can also mean to achieve something with great success.

Usage

• "She fired the ball right into the bull's eye on her first try."
• "The surgeon made an incision that was dead center in the bull's eye of the tumor."
• "She hit the nail on the head with her analysis, it was a bull's eye."
• "The company's new marketing campaign is aiming for the bull's eye of their target audience."
• "He won the game with a shot that hit the bull's eye."

Roots and History

The origin of the idiom "bull’s eye" can be traced back to the late 18th century, where it was first used in English in relation to target practice. It refers to the center of a bull's target, which is often marked with a red dot. Over time, the idiom evolved to refer to anything that hits its mark or achieves great success.

Synonyms in English

• Bullseye
• Dead on target
• Perfect shot
• Spot on
• Right on the button

Synonyms in other languages

• In Spanish, "centro" (center) or "bullo" (bull).
• In French, "cible" (target) or "point mort".
• In Italian, "obiettivo" (objective) or "albero" (tree).
• In German, "Ziel" (goal) or "Einschlag".
• In Japanese, "hitachi" (center) or "shiranai" (unknown).

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