(right) on the money
(right) on the money
Precisely accurate; exactly correct. I won the contest because my guess was on the money. I think her assessment of the situation is right on the money.
on the money
and on the noseexactly right; in exactly the right place; in exactly the right amount (of money). That's a good answer, Bob. You're right on the money. This project is going to be finished right on the nose.
on the money
Also, right on the money. Exact, precise, as in Your estimate is right on the money. This term alludes to a winning bet in horse racing. [Slang; 1940s]
right on the money
mainly AMERICANIf you are right on the money, what you say or write about a subject is completely accurate. Their predictions were right on the money. His reports are always right on the money. Note: This expression was originally used to describe a bet which turned out to be exactly right.
on the money
accurate; correct. chiefly North Americanon the ˈmoney
(American English) correct; accurate: His prediction was right on the money. OPPOSITE: off beamon the money
mod. exactly as desired; at the right amount of money. Your new idea is right on the money.
on the money
Exact; precise.