dead-on

American  

[ded-on, -awn] / ˈdɛdˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

adjective

Informal.

1. exactly right, accurate, or pertinent.

   The film director has a dead-on feel for characterization.

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Etymology

Origin of dead-on

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Their target was five stories over their heads and hidden from view, but they had to hit the pools dead-on.

From Literature

Perhaps that goes some way to explain her mass appeal later in life, expanded in no small way by “Downton” creator Julian Fellowes’ dead-on writing for the show.

From Salon

Weirdly, your timing was dead-on for people searching for a comedic break from what is going on in the world.

From Los Angeles Times

“Her pitch was dead-on, and her rhythm was a lift to the spirit,” Mr. Reich said.

From New York Times

Cannon was dead-on about the increasingly high prices at the amusement park.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accurate
• precise