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spot-onˌspot-ˈon adjective British English informal - After a fair few spot-on write-ups in the last few months, now the fashion pack moved in on him.
- Freddie is spot-on when he says only lawyers get rich from couples who bicker over who gets what from the divorce.
- On one point you are spot-on.
- Sharp characterisation, fine comedy performances and spot-on dialogue.
- The descriptions of the characters in relation to their star signs is spot-on.
► right not wrong – used about something someone says, or about the person who says it: · the right answer· You were right about the colour.· ‘He’s about thirty, isn’t he?’ ‘That’s right.’ ► correct right. Correct sounds more formal than right: · the correct answer· He is absolutely correct.· Unfortunately, this information is not correct. ► accurate right – used about information, measurements, descriptions etc: · Make sure that your measurements are accurate.· an accurate description of the suspect ► exact an exact number, amount, or time is completely correct, and is no more and no less than it should be: · The exact time is 9.28 a.m.· The exact weight of the baby was 3.3 kilos. ► spot-on British English spoken informal exactly right – used especially about guesses or things people say: · His answer was spot-on.· You’re spot-on. exactly right: Judith is always spot-on with her advice.► see thesaurus at right |