apocryphal vs off the mark

apocryphal

adj
  • Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend. 

  • Of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha. 

  • Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical. 

off the mark

prep
  • Making a start (generally in comparison to others). 

  • Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate. 

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