Meaning of it missed its mark?
Hi,
Could you please tell me what is the meaning of " If it was intended as a humor, it missed its mark" in the following text?
"Just curious," the chancellor said without looking up. "Why did you file this thing in chancery court?"
The radical lawyer stood and said, "It's a matter of equity, Your Honor. And we know we could expect a fair trial here. " If it was intended as a humor, it missed its mark.
The reason it was filed in chancery court was to get it dismissed as soon as possible. A hearing in circuit court would take even longer.
Please note that the context is about getting the license for gay marriage.
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anonymous missed its mark failed to amuse anyone If what he said was meant to be a joke, it failed as a joke. No one laughed or even smiled. CJ
- anonymous missed its mark failed to amuse anyone If what he said was meant to be a joke, it failed as a joke.
- No one laughed or even smiled.
- CJ
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anonymousmissed its mark
failed to amuse anyone
If what he said was meant to be a joke, it failed as a joke. No one laughed or even smiled.
CJ
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