单词 | on the dot |
释义 | > as lemmason the dot b. on the dot: exactly on time; punctually. Cf. on the dot of at Phrases 1c.With reference to the dots or points marking numbers on a clock face. ΘΚΠ the world > time > a suitable time or opportunity > punctuality > [adverb] punctually1652 critically1655 sharp1840 on time1854 prompt1869 on the dot1875 dot1894 prepunctually1894 on or to the tick1902 1875 Youth's Compan. 13 May 147/4 You're right on the dot, my boy. 1953 W. R. Burnett Vanity Row vii. 58 She's always been very scrupulous about settling her bill on the dot. 2018 Business Mirror (Philippines) (Nexis) 29 Apr. She arrived on the dot, at half past six, in time for cocktails. < as lemmas |
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