on the nose

• Expressão informal que significa algo absolutamente correto, exato ou certeiro, usada com frequência para descrever um palpite, uma previsão ou uma medição que acertou em cheio.

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.

   Na mosca

   • 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.

   Na hora exata

   • 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.