Meaning Said of a location that indicates something significant - like a pirate's mark on a treasure map.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Jim said the cafe was opposite the yellow street sign and here it is. I guess X marks the spot.
Pronunciation
Idiom
X marks the spot
What does "X marks the spot" mean?
Said of a location that indicates something significant - like a pirate's mark on a treasure map.
X marks the spot
Britain, mid-20th century.