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on the money

 and on the nose

exactly 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.

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(right) on the money

exactly right or correct right on You were right on the money when you said that I would really like that book.

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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]

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on the money

mod. exactly as desired; at the right amount of money. Your new idea is right on the money.

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on the money

Exact; precise.

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