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Exactly, precisely; especially, at the appointed time or estimated amount. For example, The busload of students arrived at the museum at ten o'clock right on the nose, or He guessed the final score on the nose. This term, like on the button, may come from boxing, where the opponent's nose is a highly desired target. [c. 1930]

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Words nearby on the nose

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, on the order of, on the other foot, on the other hand
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Words related to on the nose

accurate, bull's-eye, correct, dead-on, on-target, on the mark, on the money, precise, right, well-aimed, accurately, precisely

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