English Idiom – On the nose.
To be exactly right about something. If you are on the nose you guess something correctly and accurately. You may be on the nose about money or time.
A similar English idiom is to hit the nail on the head.
Usage:
When could you use this idiom?
- You accurately guess the cost of your shopping.
- Somebody correctly calculates the length of time it takes to travel somewhere.
- A friend correctly estimates your age.
- You are playing a game and you get an answer exactly right.
Example:
- “You said we’d arrive at 4.19 pm. We’ve arrived and your guess was on the nose!”
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Spotted in the newsIt’s Kendall’s first day on the job in an on-the-nose Successiontv.avclub.comWhat is an idiom?
An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exactly right or accurate, often about a time, amount or guess.
“Hit the nail on the head” – to be exactly right.
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