on the money

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

“And with the exception of two, he was right on the money. He was really smart and really focused on becoming what he became.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Marler's hunch was on the money.

From BBC

A non-dom only pays UK tax on the money they earn in the UK.

From BBC

His final ball, too, is not always on the money.

From BBC

The message also thanked fans for their enduring "love and enthusiasm," with Covell confirming that one unspecified online fan theory over the series' cliffhanger ending was "bang on the money."

From BBC

Related Words

• absolutely
• altogether
• carefully
• completely
• correctly
• definitely
• explicitly
• indeed
• literally
• precisely
• quite
• specifically
• strictly
• totally
• truly