off base English

Meaning off base meaning

What does off base mean?

off base Prepositional phrase

— (not comparable, US) Situated or happening outside the boundaries of a military base.

— (not comparable, baseball, of a baserunner) Positioned somewhere between the bases, and hence vulnerable to being caught out.

— (comparable, figuratively, of a person) Mistaken; misguided; somewhat wrong in opinion or judgment.

— (comparable, figuratively, of an action, belief, idea, etc) Incorrect or inappropriate; not properly executed, envisioned, or understood.