Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Wide of the mark

Besides the purpose

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom wide of the mark is besides the purpose. This idiom means that something is not accurate or correct. It can also mean that something is not relevant to the topic or discussion at hand.

For example, you might say "Your guess was wide of the mark" if someone guessed the wrong answer to a question. Or, you might say "The discussion was wide of the mark" if the people in a conversation were talking about something that was not relevant to the topic at hand.

The other options are not as accurate or appropriate. Concerning means related to or associated with something. Excessively means to a great degree or extent. Main cause, reason means the most important factor or reason for something.