off base
auf dem falschen Dampfer
Situated or happening outside the boundaries of a military baseSituated or happening outside the boundaries of a military base.
» I could be way off-base.
Meaning
4 senses(US, not comparable)Situated or happening outside the boundaries of a military base.
(not comparable)Positioned somewhere between the bases, and hence vulnerable to being caught out.
(comparable, figuratively)Mistaken; misguided; somewhat wrong in opinion or judgment.
Near-synonyms: off-track, off target
(comparable, figuratively)Incorrect or inappropriate; not properly executed, envisioned, or understood.
Near-synonyms: off-track, off target, off-kilter
Examples
3 sentencesI could be way off-base.
I think you're off base.
People without rhythm seem like they're completely off-base.