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(right) on the money (right) on the moneyPrecisely 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.See also: money, onon the money and on the noseexactly 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.See also: money, onon the moneyAlso, 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] See also: money, onright on the money mainly AMERICANIf you are right on the money, what you say or write about a subject is completely accurate. Their predictions were right on the money. His reports are always right on the money. Note: This expression was originally used to describe a bet which turned out to be exactly right. See also: money, on, righton the money accurate; correct. chiefly North AmericanSee also: money, onon the ˈmoney (American English) correct; accurate: His prediction was right on the money. OPPOSITE: off beamSee also: money, onon the money mod. exactly as desired; at the right amount of money. Your new idea is right on the money. See also: money, on on the money Exact; precise.See also: money, on |