on the money

Idioms and Phrases

Also, 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]

Example Sentences

Dylan Hernández’s December 2 column was right on the money.

From Los Angeles Times

As central banks around the world raised interest rates to slow rising prices, poor countries with already high debt burdens saw the interest payments on the money that they owed to creditors balloon.

From New York Times

The problem, as Tobias puts it, is that Democratic campaigns have become reliant on the money of billionaires because years of attempting to appease wealthy donors via policy concessions have hollowed out the party’s base of support.

From Salon

Ben Stokes asked for such surfaces during last year's Ashes, though Mitchell Starc was more on the money when he said: "I don't think you get fast wickets in England".

From BBC

The lenders are currently finalising proposals for a restructuring of the company which would involve them taking a discount on the money they are owed, bringing in new operational expertise, and exploring the possibility of a break up and or public listing of the company.

From BBC

Related Words

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