miss the target

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miss the target(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. no alcanzar la meta
If we miss the target this quarter, we'll have to work twice as hard the next one.Si no alcanzamos la meta en este trimestre, tendremos que trabajar el doble en la próxima.
b. no alcanzar el objetivo
Three stores are likely to miss the target this year and are in danger of closing.Es probable que tres tiendas no alcanzen el objetivo este año y están en peligro de cerrar.
a. errar el blanco
Alberto missed the target again. Has he been practicing?Alberto erró el blanco de nuevo. ¿Ha estado practicando?
b. fallar el tiro
Graciela missed the target, and the arrow flew into the woods.Graciela falló al tiro y la flecha salió volando al bosque.
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