的まとを得える

expression, ichidan verb

to the point; pertinent

Colloquial expression meaning that a statement or action is relevant and hits the mark. Originally considered a misuse of 的を射る, but now in common use.

See also: 的を射る

• 彼かれの意い見けんはいつも的まとを得えている。

  His opinions are always to the point.

• 的まとを得えた質しつ問もんで、会かい議ぎがスムーズに進すすんだ。

  The pertinent questions made the meeting go smoothly.