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on the money

Idioms  

  1. 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]

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“If we get interest on the money as well, are we expected to give that interest back to the customers?”

From The Wall Street Journal

After all, would his signature be on the money if he weren’t?

From Salon

An added benefit: She said she has earned as much as 12% on the money she holds in stablecoins through the crypto exchange Binance and a crypto lending platform, Aave.

From The Wall Street Journal

Audience member Jason Erickson, 52, praised the performance of the youngest son of David and Victoria, but was surprised that the location wasn't "on the money".

From BBC

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, speaking at Cactus League media day earlier this month, said the fixation on the money spent makes people miss the things they do well.

From Los Angeles Times

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