dead on target

dead on target

1. Precisely aimed, as of a shot or throw. His shot was dead on target from nearly midfield, placed perfectly in the corner of the goal. That pitcher has been throwing dead on target all game, striking out nearly every batter.
2. Exactly correct or to the intended point. I think her speech was dead on target about what this country needs to prioritize for the future.
See also: dead, on, target
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • shoot up
  • shoot up on something
  • shoot-up
  • shot up
  • give it one's best shot, to
  • be shot to pieces
  • be shot down in flames
  • shoot (someone or something) down in flames
  • shoot someone down in flames
  • shoot someone or something down in flames