on the nose

• Expression informelle signifiant absolument correct, précis ou exact, souvent utilisée pour décrire une supposition, une prédiction ou une mesure qui tombe juste.

An informal expression meaning exactly correct, precise, or accurate, often used to describe a guess, prediction, or measurement that is spot on.

1. Exactly correctB2informal

   Used to describe something that is precisely accurate or exactly right.

   exactement juste

   • Your guess was right on the nose.
   • The estimate for the project cost was on the nose.
   • His description of the problem was on the nose.

2. Exactly on timeB2informalamerican

   Used to describe something that happens at the exact scheduled time.

   à l'heure pile

   • The train arrived at 3:00 PM on the nose.
   • She finished her speech at 10 minutes on the nose.
   • The meeting started at 9 AM on the nose.