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Synonyms

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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While not all predictions have come to fruition, some were on the money.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“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 • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

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 • Feb. 27, 2026

Dropping the paper back on the money, he turned, picked up an old turkey-feather duster, and started dusting where there was no dust.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

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