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ON THE NOSE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being precise with regard to a prescribed or specified criterion
Example:
the prediction for snow was right on the button
Synonyms:
on the button; on the nose
Classified under:
Similar:
precise (sharply exact or accurate or delimited)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Just as it should be
Example:
'Precisely, my lord,' he said
Synonyms:
exactly; on the button; on the dot; on the nose; precisely
Classified under:
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