Bullseye (target)
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The bullseye is the centre of a target (worth 10 points in archery or 50 points in darts), and by extension the name given to any shot that hits the bullseye.
Consequently, "hitting the bullseye" became a term for success.
The word bullseye can also refer to any design or pattern featuring prominent concentric circles, reminiscent of an archery target. Examples would be the old-fashioned hard candy with a pattern of black and white stripes that was popular in the UK, or the logo for Target Corporation.