on the dot

Idioms  

1. Exactly on time, as in We had to be there at eight on the dot. The dot in this idiom is the mark appearing on the face of a watch or clock indicating the time in question. It may come from the earlier to a dot, meaning “exactly” since the early 1700s but no longer heard today. [c. 1900] Also see on the button.

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Example Sentences

At 5:30 on the dot, a black Escalade pulled to a stop in front of the theater.

From Seattle Times

Eerily on the dot with what Kia promises and good news for those looking for a long-range vehicle that isn’t a Tesla.

From The Verge

Nearly five minutes later on the dot, the motorcade was parked outside Sycamore Elementary, Bilkey remembered.

From Washington Times

The company has confirmed that it has identified the cause of a strange, frustrating bug that caused audio to drop out for some users every one minute and 50 seconds — on the dot.

From The Verge

After a lengthy recess and discussion, the bill went before the state senate where it passed on a 37-14 vote at 6 p.m. on the dot to sustained applause.

From Washington Times

Related Words

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