dead-on
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dead-on
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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 • Oct. 1, 2024
Land is dead-on in her analysis of the various ways our society makes poverty all but inescapable.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2023
The story of Jesus Christ begins with a dead-on parody of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” with Kroll as a Larry Davidian Judas riffing with J.B.
From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2023
It seems like the “many” only turned out to be a few, but the bit about being a favorite was dead-on — those of us who like the Mini really like it.
From The Verge • Sep. 8, 2022
Madrina looks at me dead-on with a smirk.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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