off base

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off base

phrase off-base · offbase

US, not comparable Situated or happening outside the boundaries of a military base. A Virginia lawmaker wants to improve off-base living conditions for enlisted troops with families.
Opposite: on base
not comparable, of a baserunner Positioned somewhere between the bases, and hence vulnerable to being caught out. The hippo heard us, and, like a baseball player caught off base, tried to get back to the river.
Opposite: on base
comparable, figuratively, of a person Mistaken; misguided; somewhat wrong in opinion or judgment. Near-synonyms: off-track, off target
Similar: off-track, off target
comparable, figuratively, of an action Incorrect or inappropriate; not properly executed, envisioned, or understood. Near-synonyms: off-track, off target, off-kilter
Similar: off-track, off target, off-kilter

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@misc{off_base_2026,
  title = {off base},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/off%20base},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}