bang on
Britishadjective
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with absolute accuracy
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excellent or excellently
Example Sentences
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The first half of the year ended with a bang on Tuesday, and while AI-driven tech was in the lead per usual, it wasn’t alone.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
"Given how he played, it was no surprise that Fergus' contributions were always insightful and bang on the money," said Neilly, who commentated on Slattery's first game as Ireland captain against France in January 1979.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
"When we want help, you can bang on doors, you can scream, you can shout because you know you need help, but there's nobody there," she explained.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Cubans bang on pots and pans whenever the electricity has been off too long, especially in Havana.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
I bang on the door, and Max flings it open, pulls me inside, and turns the lock.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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