on the money
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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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Words nearby on the money
on the make, on the map, on the mark, on the market, on the mend, on the money, on the move, on the nail, on the nose, on the off chance, on the one hand
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