on the nose

idiom

Pronunciation: ɒn ðə nəʊz

Definition

Precisely accurate or exactly correct, especially regarding timing, measurements, or predictions.

Examples

• The budget estimate was on the nose, coming in at exactly five thousand dollars.

• She predicted the final score would be 2-1, and her guess was right on the nose.

• The train arrived at 8:00 AM on the nose, just as the schedule promised.

Synonyms of on the nose

Words with a similar meaning to on the nose:

• exact
• precise
• spot-on
• dead-on

Antonyms of on the nose

Words with the opposite meaning to on the nose:

• inaccurate
• vague

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