bang on
bang on
1. verb To strike something repeatedly. Quit banging on the door, I'm coming! How much longer will your little sister bang on the piano tonight? I'm getting a headache from all that racket.
2. adjective Exactly right. I think that is a bang on analysis of Forster's novel. My estimate was bang on. I hope the boss notices!
See also: bang, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bang on someone or something
to strike someone or something repeatedly. (Especially to beat on a person or a drum.) Please stop banging on that drum! Max was banging on Lefty when the cops arrived.
See also: bang, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
bang on
exactly right. British informalSee also: bang, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
bang/spot ˈon
(informal) (of an estimate, a description, etc.) exactly right: She was bang on when she called him an idiot: that’s just what he is! Your sales estimate was spot on. Well done!See also: bang, on, spot
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- bang/spot on
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be in it for
- be more than (something)
- be more than glad, ready, etc.
- a run on (something)