(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.
■ on the money / 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.
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]
on the money
accurate; correct. chiefly North American
on the money
(American English) correct; accurate: His prediction was right on the money.
OPPOSITE: off beam
on the money
mod. exactly as desired; at the right amount of money.Your new idea is right on the money.
on the money
Exact; precise.
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