ピントがずれる

expression, ichidan verb

be out of focus; be blurry

Literal use for cameras, eyes, or optical devices when the image is not sharp.

See also: ずれる

• この写しゃ真しんはピントがずれていて、顔かおがぼやけている。

  This photo is out of focus, so the face is blurry.

expression, ichidan verb

be off the point; miss the point

Figurative use: a plan, argument, or understanding is not aligned with the main issue or intention.

• 彼かれの説せつ明めいはピントがずれていて、何なにが言いいたいのかわからなかった。

  His explanation was off the point, and I couldn't understand what he wanted to say.