Definition of On the nose

1. Adjective. Being precise with regard to a prescribed or specified criterion. "The prediction for snow was right on the button"

Exact synonyms: On The Button
Similar to: Precise

2. Adverb. Just as it should be. "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"

Lexicographical Neighbors of On The Nose

on the alert(p)
on the average
on the books
on the button
on the coattails
on the contrary
on the dot
on the face of it
on the far side
on the fence(p)
on the fly
on the go(p)
on the hook(p)
on the job(p)
on the loose(p)
on the nose (current term)
on the offensive(p)
on the one hand
on the other hand
on the Q.T.
on the QT
on the quiet(p)
on the qui vive
on the road
on the side
on the sly
on the spot
on the spur of the moment
on the table
on the way

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