(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.
See also: money, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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.
See also: money, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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]
See also: money, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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.
See also: money, on, right
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
on the money
accurate; correct. chiefly North AmericanSee also: money, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on the ˈmoney
(American English) correct; accurate: His prediction was right on the money. OPPOSITE: off beamSee also: money, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on the money
mod. exactly as desired; at the right amount of money. Your new idea is right on the money.
See also: money, on
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
on the money
Exact; precise.
See also: money, on
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- be (right) on the money
- be pushed for money
- be pressed for money
- be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.
- color of someone's money, see the
- funny money
- come into (some) money
- come into money
- caught short
- be caught short