on the nose

• Неформальное выражение, означающее абсолютно правильный, точный или верный, часто используется для описания догадки, предсказания или измерения, которые попали в точку.

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.

   Точно в цель

   • 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.

   Точно вовремя

   • 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.